Veteran and rookie runners combined to provide some exciting and interesting results to close out the fall 2010 season. Asst. coach Behre summed it up well, "There was some exciting stuff in the last couple races."
First, at the Morris County Meet the rivalry between the girls and the boys as to who could place higher began to heat up. The girls fared slightly better than the boys, taking 8th place to 9th. Jr. leader Steph Smith, hobbled with injury, ran a brave race (54th) but could not equal her best. Marissa Karl, stepped up to run a p.r. and fastest MO time on the Greystone course at 20:42, and led the Marauderettes at 34th. Atalia Bermudez (557), Danielle Halikias (58), Alex Schneeberg (62), and Sam Tavalare (63) all ran their bests at the new course.
Jr. Scott Rennalls led the boys in (22nd), running a p.r. Zach Miller (35), Mike Artiglere (51), Steve Wagner (63), and Anthony Talance (72) rounded out the scoring.
The girls J.V. brought home medals for their 3rd place finish. Freshmen Lindsay Schafer (9), Mariah Christian (12), Erin Schafer (29), Sara Christian (30), and soph Jackie Pignataro (25) were the scorers.
The frosh boys also took 3rd place. Eddie Garcia and Chris DuChemin finished 7 and 12 respectively. Steve Kubicki (25), Sean Gallagher (27, and Jake Tanenbaum (32) cemented the bronze effort.
One week later at Garrett Mtn. the XC'ers were at the North 1, Group 3 State Sectionals, trying to grab a top 5 finish to qualify for the Group 3 state championships at Holmdel Park. Again, the girls, coming on strong at the end of the season, did a little better than their male counterparts. And again, Marissa Karl led the girls with her 20th place. Without Steph Smith, forced out with injury right before the race, the girls ran a smart race, moving up from behind throughout. Danielle Halikias made the biggest moves and grabbed 33rd, followed by Atalia Bermudez (40), Alex Schneeberg (42) and Sam Tavalare (59). Two freshmen girls were tapped to go in to replace regulars and performed well--Lindsay Schafer (67) and Mariah Christian (77). The girls finished 7th, just out 2 spots. All the girls who competed and much of the team return next year.
The boys faced many tough teams and had to run well to beat their predicted finish of 10th. They managed one better, coming in 9th. Zach Miller ran a superb race to place 16th with a big p.r. of 17: 21. Steve Wagner (37), Scott Rennalls (40), Mike Artiglere (51), and Antonio Ruggiero (54) were the first five. Anthony Talanca and Anthony Chuplis also ran.
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