Pictures from the State Championship Race

Here are a great set of pictures from the Class 2A State Championship Races held on Wednesday October 21 at Sugar House Park in Salt Lake City. A big Thank You to Jayelen's dad for the photos!

Pictures from the State Championship Race

Here are another great set of pictures from the Class 2A State Championship Races held on Wednesday October 21 at Sugar House Park in Salt Lake City. A big Thank You to Jayelen's dad for the photos!
 

Complete State Championship Results

Here is a link to the complete official results from the State Championship Races held at Sugarhouse Park in Salt Lake City on Wednesday October 21. State Championship Results

State Championship Race Results

Below are the final results from the 2A boys and girls state championship races held on Wednesday October 22 at Sugarhouse Park in Salt Lake City.

VARSITY GIRLS     70 runners in the race   7th place

Jayelen Knowles     22:09   19th place
Auburn Jackman     22:51   25th place
Hannah Stripeika     22:59   29th place
Brooklin Hugentobler     24:32   51st place
Alexa Pierce     24:57   55th place
Ariahna Groesbeck     26:16   61st place

VARSITY BOYS     90 runners in the race

Ryan Lewis     17:30   7th place!

Congratulations to all our team members who competed in the State Championships!

Moab Sun News Article

Here is a short article in this week's Moab Sun that recaps our team results from the Region XV Championship race held in Redmond, UT on Tuesday October 13. Great picture of our top three region finishers! Article Link

Times-Independent News Story

Here is an article in this weeks edition of the Times-Independent recapping the Region XV Championship Race held in Redmond, UT on Tuesday October 13. Nice Picture of our girl's team that qualified for state! Article Link  

Red Devil Ladies Cross Country

Please join me in congratulating our Girls Red Devil Cross Country team on qualifying for the State Championship race this Wednesday in Salt Lake City. Congratulations Ladies - well done!

Tyrese Stash

Please join me in congratulating team member Tyrese Stash. Tyrese completed the Other Half Marathon today here in Moab in a time of 1 hour 41 minutes and 49 seconds. Congratulations Tyrese in completing your half marathon!

Pictures from the Region XV Championship Race

Here are a great set of pictures from the Region XV Championship Race held on Tuesday October 13 in Redmond, UT. A big Thank You to Jayelen's dad for the photos!

Pictures from the Region XV Championship Race

Here are another great set of pictures from the Region XV Championship Race held on Tuesday October 13 in Redmond, UT. A big Thank You to Jayelen's dad for the photos!

State Cross Country Course Map

In case you wanted to see what the state course looks like. The last mile or so has changed from years' past. 

Region XV Championship Race Results

Below are the official results from the Region XV Championship Race held on Tuesday October 13, 2015 in Redmond, UT. The time in parenthesis is your time from the race on the same course held on Wednesday October 7.

VARSITY GIRLS     41 runners in the race   3rd Place!

Jayelen Knowles     22:23   (22:42)   5th place!  
Auburn Jackman     23:20   (23:39)   9th place!
Hannah Stripeika     23:32   (23:48)   11th place
Alexi Pierce     23:54   16th place
Brooklin Hugentobler     26:43    28th place
Ariahna Groesbeck     28:34   35th place

VARSITY BOYS     85 runners in the race   4th place

Ryan Lewis     17:44   (17:50)   2nd place!
Braxten Pierce     19:22   (19:55)   20th place
Mackay Wakefield     19:48   (19:48)   23rd place
Ethan Clark     19:53   (19:42)   25th place
Samuel Hansen     20:07   29th place
Cameron Wakefield     20:07   30th place
Kane Scherer     20:08   31st place
Gage Longley     20:08   (21:56)   32nd place
Tyrese Stash     21:18   (20:15)   48th place
Aaron Hawks     22:04   (23:19)   55th place
Ryan Reed     22:17   (22:45)   58th place
Trent Disbro     27:39   (28:38)   80th place              

Pictures from the North Sevier Invitational

Here are a great set of pictures from the North Sevier Invitational held on Wednesday October 7 in Redmond, UT. A big Thank You to Jayelen's dad for the photos!

 

Pictures from the North Sevier Invitational

Here are another great set of pictures from the North Sevier Invitational held on Wednesday October 7 in Redmond, UT. A big Thank You to Jayelen's dad for the photos!
 

Team Practice Schedule for October 12 - 17

Our last full week of practice - this season really flew by fast!

Monday October 12 @ 5:00 at Coach Trish's office at USU on 200 South across from the Gonzo Inn: Easy 2 mile run followed by a team meeting in Coach Trish's office.

Tuesday October 13: Region 15 Championship Race in Redmond, UT. The race starts at the Redmond LDS Church on 100 North in Redmond. Team members will be excused at 11:10 to board the bus for Salina. Bus leaves from in front of the HS at 11:30. We will stop at Subway in Green River for lunch on the way. Girls varsity race is at 4:00; Varsity boys race is at 4:30. After the race we will stop for dinner at Mom's Cafe in Salina before we head back to Moab. We should be back in Moab at around 9:30 PM.

Wednesday October 14 @ 5:00 at Rotary Park: We begin our preparations for the State Championship race with a conversational 4 mile recovery run.

Thursday October 15 @ 5:15 at Rotary Park: 5 one mile repeats

Friday October 16 @ 3:00 at Rotary Park: Hill repeats going up Sand Flats Road

Saturday October 17: Easy 3 mile run on your own. It is important to keep your legs moving over the weekend prior to the State Championship race on Wednesday

Little Devil Fun Run

Our second annual Little Devil Fun Run fundraiser for the team. A fun event that was enjoyed by all. Thanks to all the team members that participated in this fun event!

 

North Sevier Invitational Results

Below are the official results from the North Sevier Invitational held on October 7, 2015 in Redmond, UT. 

VARSITY GIRLS     51 runners in the race

Jayelen Knowles     22:42     6th place!    
Auburn Jackman     23:39     10th place!
Hannah Stripieka     23:48     12th place

VARSITY BOYS     83 runners in the race

Ryan Lewis     17:50   2nd place!Ethan Clark     19:42   21st place   
Mackay Wakefield     19:48   23rd place
Braxten Pierce     19:55     25th place      
Tyrese Stash     20:15     32nd place

Gage Longley     21:56

Ryan Reed     22:45

Aaron Hawks     23:19

Trent Disbro     28:38  

Congratulations to all our runners on a great race!

Park City Invitational Results

Below are the official results from the Park City Invitational held on October 2, 2015 in Park City. 

VARSITY GIRLS     144 runners in the race

Jayelen Knowles     22:27    
Auburn Jackman     22:46
Hannah Stripieka     22:58   
Brooklin Hugentobler     23:30      
Ariahna Groesbeck     25:21   

JV BOYS   265 runners in the race

Gage Longley     20:18
Ryan Reed     21:29   
Trent Disbro     28:00   

VARSITY BOYS     184 runners in the race

Cameron Wakefield     19:12   
Kane Scherer     19:27
Mackay Wakefield     19:30
Braxten Pierce     19:32
Tyrese Stash     19:34    
Samuel Hansen     19:55     
Ethan Clark     20:20   

Congratulations to all our runners on a great race!

Pictures from the Park City Invitational

Here are a great set of pictures from the Park City Invitational held on Friday October 2 in Park City. A big Thank You to Jayelen's dad for the photos!

Team Practice Schedule for October 5 - October 10

Here is the practice schedule for the tenth full week of practice. A busy week with a meet on Wednesday and the Little Devil Fun Run scheduled for Saturday morning.

Monday October 5 @ 5:00 pm at Rotary Park: 5 mile run

Tuesday October 6 @ 5:15 pm at the HS track: 3.5 mile taper run

Wednesday October 7: North Sevier Invitational in Redmond, UT. The race starts at the Redmond LDS Church on 100 North in Redmond. Team members will be excused at 11:20 to board the bus for Salina. Bus leaves from in front of the HS at 11:30. We will stop at Subway in Green River for lunch on the way. Girls varsity race is at 4:00; Varsity boys race is at 4:05. After the race we will stop for dinner in Salina before we head back to Moab. We should be back in Moab at around 8:30 PM.

Thursday October 8 @ 5:15 at the HS track: 4 mile recovery run at a conversational pace

Friday October 9 @ 3:00 PM at the HS track: Fire on the track Friday - speed workout on the track

Saturday October 10 @ 8:00 am: Our second annual team fundraiser - The Little Devil Fun Run at Rotary Park. Team members will assist in the setup and take down of the Little Devil Fun Run along the Mill Creek Parkway for kids 13 and younger. Please bring a home baked treat for the kids to enjoy after the race. When the race is completed and everything is put away team members will enjoy a two mile run along the parkway to finish out the week.

Times-Independent News Story

Here is an article in this weeks edition of the Times-Independent recapping the John Thornton  Invitational held in Blanding, UT on Wednesday September 23. Great picture of Cameron and Sammy at the start of the race!   Article Link  

Team Practice Schedule for September 28 - October 3

Ninth week of practice! Two weeks to Region!

Monday September 28 @ 5:00 PM at Rotary Park. 4.5 mile run at a conversational pace.

Tuesday September 29 @ 5:30 PM at Moab Recreational Center. Our first MOYO Run! We will run four repeats on the Pioneer Trail by Sunset Grill followed by a jog down to MOYO for some delicious yogurt!

Wednesday September 30 @ 5:00 at Rotary Park. We will jog down the to the end of Mill Creek trail (by ZAX). After some dynamic warm ups we will do six trail repeats (with a two minute recovery) on the dirt part of the trail (on the other side of the bridge) before jogging back to the HS.

Thursday October 1 @ 5:15 on the HS track. 3.5 mile taper run followed by 4 -100 yard strides on the football field.

Friday October 2: The Park City Invitational. I will have information on the bus times later this week. The meet is held at the Park City Ice Arena and Sports Complex. Runners start the race there, and then run on trails behind the complex. Race times are Boys JV at 4:30; Girls Varsity at 5:00 and the Boys Varsity at 5:30. Be prepared for cooler weather in Park City on Friday and have warmer clothes to wear!

Saturday October 3: Get a three mile run in on your own sometime that weekend!

Team Pictures!

Here are a set of team pictures taken at the John Thornton Invitational in Blanding on Wednesday September 23. Thanks to Jayelen's dad for the great pictures!

Pictures from the John Thornton Invitational (Blanding)

Here are pictures from the John Thornton Invitational held on Wednesday September 23 in Blanding. Thank You to Jayelen's dad for the photos!

Times-Independent News Story

Here is an article in this weeks edition of the Times-Independent recapping the Emery Invitational held in Castle Dale, UT on Tuesday September 15. Great picture of Ryan Lewis surging ahead toward the finish line at Monticello!  Article Link  

John Thornton Invitational Results (Blanding)

Below are the official results from the John Thornton Invitational held on September 23, 2015 in Blanding. 

JV BOYS   25 Runners

Ryan Reed     22:22   2nd place!
Trent Disbro     33:54   24th place

VARSITY BOYS     4th place overall   45 runners in the race

Ryan Lewis     19:07   5th place
Cameron Wakefield     20:31   16th place
Tyrese Stash     21:13   24th place 
Braxten Pierce     21:21   25th place
Samuel Hansen     21:30     27th place
McKay Wakefield     21:45   28th place
Aaron Hawks     22:23   35th place   

VARSITY GIRLS     3rd Place overall   40 runners in the race

Jayelen Knowles     24:05   3rd place!   
Hannah Stripieka     26:01   13th place
Auburn Jackman     26:06   14th place
Alexa Pierce     26:14   15th place      
Ariahna Groesbeck     29:40   29th place   

Congratulations to all our runners who successfully competed on this challenging course!

Team Practice Schedule for September 21 - 25

Eighth week of practice!

I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend and got their rest. This is going to be the hardest week of practice this season as we prepare for the region meet in three weeks. In addition to "training thru and after" the meet on Wednesday (meaning no taper run and no recovery run) we will run the course a second time in Blanding right after the meet on Wednesday. 

Monday September 21. Team members have the choice of a 7:00 am mountain trail run with Coach Trish or a 5 mile run with Coach Leber at 5:00 pm. Both the morning and afternoon practice start at Rotary Park.

Tuesday September 22 @ 5:30 PM at Rotary Park. Five one mile repeats.

Wednesday September 23. John Thornton Cross Country Invitational in Blanding. Team members will be excused at 12:20 to board the bus for Blanding. Bus leaves from in front of the HS at 12:30. The race will be run on the Pacheco Trail (back of visitor center on Center Street & 200 East) in Blanding. Race times are JV boys a 4:00; Varsity boys at 4:30 and Varsity girls at 4:35. After we run the course a second time, we will stop for dinner in Blanding before we head back to Moab. We should be back in Moab at around 8:30 PM.
  
Thursday September 24 @ 5:15 PM on the HS track. Speed work on the track followed by a game of Ultimate Frisbee the Jr.  High Cross Country team! 

Friday September 25 @ 3:00 PM at Rotary Park: Our second annual round trip race to the golf course.

Saturday September 26: Enjoy the weekend off - you have earned it!

Times-Independent News Story

Here is an article in this weeks edition of the Times-Independent recapping the Durango Sunset Classic held in Durango, CO on Friday September 11.  Article Link

Pictures from the Emery Invitational

Here are pictures from the Emery Invitational held on Tuesday September 16 in Castle Dale, UT. Thank You to Jayelen's dad for the photos!

 

Pictures from the Emery Invitational

Here are another set of pictures from the Emery Invite held on Tuesday September 16 in Castle Dale, UT. A big Thank You to Jayelen's dad for the great pictures!
 

Emery Invitational Results

Below are the official results from the Emery Invitational meet on September 16, 2015 in Castle Dale, UT. Last years times are in parenthesis. Don't be to disappointed when comparing this years times with last years times, the course was longer this year than in previous years.

Varsity Girls     31 runners in the race

Jayelen Knowles     21:47   3rd place!   (2014: 21:38) / (2013: 23:17)
Alexa Pierce     24:25   16th place   (2014: 24:01) / (2013: 25:39)
Hannah Stripieka     24:46   18th place   
Ariahna Groesbeck     27:11   27th place   (30:23)
  
Varsity Boys     4th place overall   66 runners in the race

Ryan Lewis     17:04   1st place!   (18:30) 
Braxten Pierce     19:21   17th place
Samuel Hansen     19:22     18th place
Tyrese Stash     20:13   28th place   (2014: 23:33) / (2013: 29:55)
Aaron Hawks     20:24   30th place   (2014: 20:15) / (2013: 24:16) 
Gage Longley     21:43   43rd place
Trent Disbro     30:52   65th place

Congratulations to all our runners on a great meet!  

Pictures from the Durango Sunset XC Classic

Here are a set of pictures from the Durango Sunset XC Classic held on Friday September 11, 2015 in Durango, CO.

Pictures from the Durango Sunset XC Classic

Here are another set of pictures from the Durango Sunset XC Classic held on Friday September 11, 2015 in Durango, CO.

 

Durango Sunset XC Classic Results

Below are the official results from the Durango Sunset Classic held on September 11, 2015 at the Hillcrest Golf Club in Durango, CO. 

VARSITY BOYS     5th Place out of 9 teams     71 Runners

Ryan Lewis     18:26   16th place
Cameron Wakefield     20:08   39th place
Ethan Clark     20:27   44th place
Braxten Pierce     20:46   46th place
Mackay Wakefield     21:01   50th place
Tyrese Stash     21:09   51st place
Aaron Hawks     21:33   56th place

JV BOYS   46 Runners

Kane Scherer     20:57   17th place
Gage Longley     21:41   22nd place
Trent Disbro     31:40   45th place

JV Girls     32 Runners

Auburn Jackman     25:02   15th place

Congratulations to all our runners who successfully competed in this race! One of the most fun meets I have ever had the pleasure of coaching - all our runners ran great races in the twilight and darkness in Durango!

Team Practice Schedule for September 14 - September 19

Seventh Week of Practice! A busy week with a meet in Emery on Tuesday and homecoming activities!

Monday September 14 @ 6:00 PM at Rotary Park. Easy three mile taper run for team members who are running Tuesday in Emery. 5 - 6 mile tempo run for team members who are not going to Emery on Tuesday.

Tuesday September 15 Emery Dash N' Splash at Emery HS in Castle Dale.Team members will be excused at 11:30 to board the bus for Castle Dale. Bus leaves in front of the HS at 11:45. Boys race is at 4:00 with the girls race at 4:10. After the meet, runners are invited to have some watermelon and take a swim at their indoor pool! We will stop for dinner in Castle Dale before we head back to Moab. We should be back in Moab at around 10:00 PM. Team members not running in Emery will meet at Rotary Park at 5:00 PM for a drive up the mountain for a mountain trail run.

Wednesday September 16 @ 6:00 PM at Rotary Park. Our third annual RUNapalooza!

Thursday September 17 @ 6:00 PM at the HS. Short practice at the HS followed by a softball game with the JR. High at the HS softball field! Popsicles after practice!

Friday September 18: Enjoy the day off and all the Homecoming Festivities!

Saturday September 19: Enjoy the day off - get plenty of rest as next week will be the hardest week of the year!

Times-Independent News Story

Here is an article in this weeks edition of the Times-Independent recapping the Lloyd's Lake Classic held in Monticello on Wednesday September 2.  Article Link

Pictures from the Lloyd's Lake Classic

Here are a set of pictures from the Lloyd's Lake Classic held on Wednesday September 2 at Lloyd's Lake in Monticello. Thank you to Jayelen's dad for the great pictures!

Pictures from the Lloyd's Lake Classic

Here are another smaller set of pictures from the Lloyd's Lake Classic held on Wednesday September 2 at Lloyd's Lake in Monticello. Thanks again to Jayelen's dad for the great pictures!

Team Practice Schedule for September 7 - September 11

Sixth Week of Practice! A busy week with four practices and then the moonlight meet in Durango Friday night!

Monday September 7 (Labor Day!) @ 6:30 PM at the Matheson Wetlands Preserve. Seven trail repeats on the Wetlands Preserve Trail. 

Tuesday September 8 @ 6:00 PM at Rotary Park: Coach Trish will lead a 5 mile trail run.

Wednesday September 9 @ 6:00 PM at Rotary Park: One of my favorite workouts - 5 minute trail repeats on the Mill Creek trail!

Thursday September 10 @ 6:00 PM at Rotary Park: 3 mile taper run followed by four 100 yard strides in Rotary Park.

Friday September 11: Southwest Sunset XC Classic in Durango Colorado. Team members will be dismissed from school at 1:40 PM to board the bus to attend this meet in Durango. We will make one brief stop on the way to the meet, most likely in Cortez, Colorado. Race times are 7:00 PM for JV Girls; 7:30 for JV Boys; 8:30 PM for Varsity Girls and 9:00 PM for Varsity Boys. We should arrive back in Moab around 1:00 AM. We will have more information on this meet on Wednesday and Thursday.

Saturday September 12: Team members will run a 30 - 40 minute recovery run on their own.

Times-Independent News Story

Here is an article in this weeks edition of the Times-Independent recapping our soggy home meet at the Moab Golf Club on Wednesday August 26.  Article Link 

Lloyd's Lake Classic Results

Below are the official results from the Lloyd's Lake Classic held on September 2, 2015 at Lloyd's Lake in Monticello, UT. Last years times are in parenthesis.


VARSITY GIRLS     45 RUNNERS

Jayelen Knowles     23:11 (22:17)   7th place medal winner!
Alexis Pierce     24:34   (25:44)   13th place
Brooklin Hugentobler     24:40   (26:26)   15th place
Hannah Stripeika     24:41  16th place
Ariahna Groesbeck     28:59   26th place


VARSITY BOYS     56 RUNNERS

Ryan Lewis     18:05   (19:02)   2nd place medal winner!
Cameron Wakefield     19:54   (19:29)   18th place
Ethan Clark     20:26   (20:52)   25th place
Mackay Wakefield     20:31   (22:11)   27th place
Samuel Hansen     20:44   30th place
Aaron Hawks     20:48   (20:57)   32nd place
Tyrese Stash     21:12   (23:23)   37th place


JR. VARSITY BOYS     40 RUNNERS

Braxten Pierce     20:34   3rd place medal winner!
Gage Longley     21:28   5th place medal winner!
Ryan Reed     21:33   (22:37)   8th place medal winner!

Congratulations to all our runners on a solid performance at Lloyd's Lake! It was very exciting to see some very solid year over year improvements from most of our runners. Remember, faster than yesterday; slower than tomorrow!

Pictures from the Red Rock Invitational

Here are a set of pictures from the rainy Red Rock Invitational held on Wednesday August 26 at the Moab Golf Club. Thank You to Jayelen's dad for the great pictures!

Pictures from the Red Rock Invitational

Here are another set of pictures from the rainy Red Rock Invitational held on Wednesday August 26 at the Moab Golf Club. Thank You to Jayelen's dad for the great photos!

Times-Independent News Story

Here is an article in this weeks edition of the Times-Independent recapping our race at the Highland Invitational in Salt Lake City. A great team picture of everyone having fun at the meet!  Article Link   

Team Practice Schedule for August 31 - September 4

Fifth Week of Practice!

Monday August 31 @ 6:30 PM at Rotary Park: 4 mile timed tempo run at 85% of 3 mile effort followed by 4 - 100 yard strides in the park.

Tuesday September 1 @ 6:30 PM at Rotary Park: 3 mile taper run as we prepare for our meet on Wednesday at Monticello.

Wednesday September 2: Loyd's Lake Classic in Monticello. Team members will be excused at 1:10 PM to board the bus for Monticello. Bus leaves at 1:30 from in front of the HS. Race times are 4:30 for JV boys; 5:15 Varsity Boys and 5:20 Varsity Girls.

Thursday September 3 @ 6:30 at Rotary Park: 4 mile recovery run followed with 4 - 100 yard strides in the park.

Friday September 4 @ 3:00 at the HS track. Fire on the Track Friday! A series of speed work drills to finish out the week!

Saturday September 5: Enjoy the weekend off! 

Red Rock Invitational Results

Below are the official results from the Red Rock Invitational meet on August 26, 2015 at the Moab Golf Club in Moab, UT.

VARSITY GIRLS     51 RUNNERS     APPROXIMATELY 2.95 MILES

Jayelen Knowles     23:18
Alexa Pierce     24:52
Hannah Stripeika     25:52
Brooklin Hugentobler     26:07
Ariahna Groesbeck     28:51
Kaylan Young     29:01

VARSITY BOYS     116 RUNNERS     APPROXIMATELY 2.70 MILES

Ryan Lewis     15:33   2nd place
Cameron Wakefield     17:00   16th place
Ethan Clark     17:21   23rd place
Sammy Hansen     17:38   30th place
Mackay Wakefield     17:44   32nd place
Tyrese Stash     18:06   44th place
Kane Scherer     18:14   48th place
Gage Longley     18:33   59th place
Aaron Hawks     18:35   61st place
Braxten Pierce     19:01   71st place
Ryan Reed     19:02   72nd place
Alex Lacy     20:12   89th place
Tyler Moreau     22:33   106th place
Trenton Disbro     27:45   115th place

Congratulations to all our team members who competed in the race in rainy and sloppy conditions!

Team Pictures from the Highland Invitational

Here are a set of pictures of the team taken at the Highland Invitational held on Thursday August 20 at Sugar House Park in Salt Lake City. Thank You to Jayelen's dad for the photos!

Pictures from the Highland Invitational

Here are pictures from the Highland Invitational held on Thursday August 20 at Sugar House Park in Salt Lake City. Thank You to Jayelen's dad for the photos!

Team Practice Schedule for August 24 - 29

Fourth week of practice!

Monday August 24 @ 6:30 pm PM at the Moab Golf Club. Medium 6 mile timed tempo run followed by 4 - 100 yard strides in the Park.  

Tuesday August 25 @ 6:30 PM at the Moab Golf Club. Meet at the Moab Golf Club for a 3.1 mile run on the golf course to prepare for our home meet on Wednesday.

Wednesday August 26. Our home meet at the Moab Golf Club! Team members will be released from school at 1:15 and have the option to ride the bus or drive their own car to the golf course. The bus will leave from in front of the High School at 1:30 pm. All  team members must be at the course by 2:00 pm. The meet begins with Jr High races at 3:15 pm. The HS boys race starts at 4:00 pm and the HS girls race starts at 4:30. Following the awards ceremony all team members must participate in sweeping and cleaning the course.
  
Thursday August 27 @ 6:30 PM at Rotary Park: 4 mile recovery run followed by 4 - 100 yard strides. 

Friday August 28 @ 3:00 PM at Rotary Park: Long uphill run up Sand Flats Road. 

Saturday August 29 @ 8:00 am at Denny's: 4 - 1 mile repeats on the trail across from Denny's with a three minute recovery between each run. After the run we will enjoy an all you can eat pancake breakfast at Denny's!