Adidas Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Sept 5
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEGIOVANNI RASKEL • SPOKANE • FRESHMAN
West Valley High School • Spokane, WA
Event: 8k run; Mark: – 25:37.81 at the Puget Sound Invitational.
“We knew Gio was fit, but were not expecting him to run with a 25:32 guy in Colin Monaghan," exclaimed Spokane head coach Sean McLachlan. "Gio is a very focused and dedicated athlete who leads by example every day and is a great example of what consistent hard work can do!"
Adidas Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Sept 5
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEJOLENE WHITELEY • SPOKANE • SOPHOMORE
Cheney High School • Cheney, WA
Event: 6k run; Mark: 23:02.79 at the Puget Sound Invitational.
"A great race from Jolene in the season opener at UPS on a deceptive course," siad Spokane head coach Sean McLachlan. "She took control of the race early and won by almost 90 seconds while looking comfortable the whole way. Looking forward to what she can do later this season!
Under Armour Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - October 31
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEJOHN PALMER • CLACKAMAS • FRESHMAN
Wilsonville High School • Wilsonville, OR
Event: 8k run; Mark: – 27:14.67 at the Mike Hodges Invitational.
“John did an excellent job of setting the tone for his race and his teammates, said Cougar head coach Keoni McHone. "He kept pushing even after the race got spread out. John is a very hard worker and an important facet of the team.”
Under Armour Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - October 31
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEDANIELLE BAUDER • EVERETT • FRESHMAN
Ballard High School • Ballard, WA
Event: 5k run; Mark: 19:16:24 at the North & West Regional Championship
"Dani had another great performance this past weekend, exclaimed Trojan hed coach Tansey Lystad. "She ran hard from the gun to secure the win individually as well as leading the team to an overall win!"
Under Armour Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - October 18
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEANDY MUHA • LANE • SOPHOMORE
Sunset High School • Springfield, OR
Event: 8k run; Mark: 24:25.30 at Warner Pacific XC Classic.
"Andy was poised to have a good time and break 25 minutes this last weekend," said Titans' head coach Bill Steyer. "He succeeded by executing a perfect race strategy and consequently had a PR performance of 45 seconds."
Under Armour Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - October 18
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEDANIELLE BAUDER • EVERETT • FRESHMAN
Ballard High School • Ballard, WA
Event: 5k run; Mark: 18:47.30 at Warner Pacific XC Classic.
"Dani had another great race, setting a personal best of 25 seconds," exclaimed Trojan head coach Tansey Lystad. "She ran with confidence amongst highly competitive 4 year schools, and and we cannot wait to see what she does the rest of this year and beyond!"
Under Armour Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - October 4
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEANDY MUHA • LANE • SOPHOMORE
Sunset High School • Springfield, OR
Event: 8k run; Mark: 25:14.7 at 44th Charles Bowles Willamette Invitational
"Andy Muha has resumed where he left off last season as the 2017 NWAC XC Champion with a very solid third place performance and PR at the Charles Bowles Invitational in Salem last weekend,” said Lane head coach Bill Steyer. “Andy's strength and talents as a distance runner helped his team earn first place honors over a total of 19 teams in the race/event. Andy's drive and motivation and friendly demeanor are the characteristics we proudly associate with Titan successes.”
Under Armour Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - October 4
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEDELIA DELEON • TREASURE VALLEY • SOPHOMORE
Nyssa High School • Nyssa , OR
Event: 5k run; Mark: 17:59.8 at 44th Charles Bowles Willamette Invitational
Under Armour Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Sept 27
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGESHANE HENDERSON • LANE • FRESHMAN
South High School • Cheyenne, WY
Event: 8K run; Mark: 26:29.66 at Ken Garland Classic - NWAC Preview
"Shane is an outstanding competitor with exceptional work ethic," said Lane head coach Bill Steyer. "He seems to have exponential improvement each day at practice and at every race. Not surprisingly, he is a great team role model. I look forward to watching his continued progress throughout the season and beyond."
Under Armour Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Sept 27
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEMICAELA KOSTECKA • SPOKANE • SOPHOMORE
Mt. Spokane High School • Spokane, WA
Event: 5 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 18:31 at Ken Garland Classic - NWAC Preview
"Micaela had a terrific summer of training and it is showing on the race course," said Spokane head coach Sean McLachlan. "Her time of 18:30 at the NWAC preview was her 2018 season debut and 11 seconds faster than she ran at the championship last year - a full 6 weeks earlier as well. We are excited to see what she can do the rest of the season as she gets even fitter!"
2018 Under Armour Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Sept 21
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEJOHN PALMER • CLACKAMAS • FRESHMAN
Wilsonville High School • Wilsonville, OR
Event: 7,000m run; Mark: 22:59 at Ash Creek Invitational
"John ran aggressive," said Cougar head coach Keoni McHone. He was running with athletes that were significantly faster than him and was able to hold on very well the rest of the race. He almost ran his 5,000 meter personal best at the 5,000 meter mark in the race. John was one of the top freshmen in the race, finishing 16th out of 67 runners."
2018 Under Armour Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Sept 21
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEEMILY FARDEN • SPOKANE • FRESHMAN Shorewood High School • Shoreline, WA
Event: 4 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 16:19.4 at Clash of the Northwest Invite
"Emily put in a good summer of training and it is starting to show," said Sasquatch head coach Sean McLachlan. "A solid effort on a tough course only two and a half weeks into the season is a great sign of things to come."
2017 Under Armour Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Week 6
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEANDY MUHA • LANE • FRESHMAN
Sunset HS • Beaverton, OR
Event: 8 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 25:20.1 at Wes Cook George Fox XC Classic
"Andy set a new PR of 25:20 last Saturday at the Wes Cook Invite (George Fox) and finished in 6th place overall, said Lane head coach Bill Steyer. "Andy, along with help from Michael Martin (1st Place) and Moises Martinez (7th Place), helped his team to a second place finish. Andy's successes have been the result of much dedication and daily hard work."
2017 Under Armour Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Week 6
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGENAOMI GONZALEZ • TREASURE VALLEY• FRESHMAN Caldwell HS • Caldwell, ID
Event: 5 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 21.53 at Southern Region Championship
"Naomi placed 4th overall and 3rd on her team as the Chukars women's team won the Southern Region championship," said TVCC head coach Blas Guerra. "She keeps running great every meet. Finished strong and Naomi is a great leader for us."
Under Armour Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Week 5
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEANDY MUHA • LANE • FRESHMAN
Sunset HS • Beaverton, OR
Event: 8 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 25:20.1 at Wes Cook George Fox XC Classic
"Andy set a new PR of 25:20 last Saturday at the Wes Cook Invite (George Fox) and finished in 6th place overall, said Lane head coach Bill Steyer. "Andy, along with help from Michael Martin (1st Place) and Moises Martinez (7th Place), helped his team to a second place finish. Andy's successes have been the result of much dedication and daily hard work."
Under Armour Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Week 5
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGELIZZYE RYBALKA • CLARK • FRESHMAN
Battle Ground HS • Battle Ground, WA
Event: 5 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 19:40.8 at Wes Cook George Fox XC Classic
"Lizzye ran a lifetime PR," said Clark head coach Bob Williams. "She ran a very smart race and finished strong. She still has a lot of potential for growth and I look forward to seeing her development."
Under Armour Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Week 4
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEINDYA PRICE • TREASURE VALLEY • SOPHOMORE
Event: 5 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 19:24.6 at Willamette Invite
"Ran a life time PR. Ran a great race and finished Strong" said TVCC head coach Blas Guerra.
Under Armour Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Week 4
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEMICHAEL MARTIN • LANE • SOPHOMORE
Event: 8 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 24:41.1 at Willamette Invite
"Ran a life time PR breaking 25 minutes in the 8K and finishing 3rd." "Big PR for Michael and ran a gutsy race."
Under Armour Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Week 3
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEDELIA DELEON • TREASURE VALLEY • FRESHMAN
Event: 5 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 19:21.2 at St.Martin's Classic/NWAC Preview.
"Delia had a great race, said head coach Blas Guerra. "She ran a smart first couple of miles to get a feel for the pack before turning in a very strong finish"
Dalia's time was 28 secs faster than the next fastest NWAC runner.
Under Armour Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Week 3
MICHAEL MARTIN • LANE • SOPHOMORE
Event: 8 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 26:17.4 at St. Martin's Classic/NWAC Preview
"Michael had a terrific performance at St Martin's with a 2nd place overall finish! He led a strong Titan Men's Team to a 3rd place team score. (Two other Titan team members finished in the top ten.) Michael leads his team by example daily at practice and his strong work ethic and dedication have proved to be contagious to the team."
Under Armour Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Week 2
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEJEANNA SEGALINE • SPOKANE • SOPHOMORE
Event: 6 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 23:29.0 at Sundodger Invitational
"Jeanna ran an excellent race for here first 6k ever finishing as the top NWAC finisher." said CCS head coach Sean McLachlan.
Under Armour Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Week 2
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEETHAN GREEN • SPOKANE • FRESHMAN
Event: 8 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 25:46.1 at Sundodger Invitational
"Ethan ran a great race for his college debut breaking 26 in his first 8k at the Sundodger invite against some very good athletes." said CCS head coach Sean McLachlan.
2017 Under Armour Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Week 1
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGELEXI HEALY • LANE • SOPHOMORE
Event: 4.6 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 18:04.9 at Ash Creek Inviational
"Lexi, last years NWAC XC Individual Champion, picked up where she left off last season with a very strong performance." said Lane head coach Bill Steyer. "She was the top NWAC finisher at the Ash Creek Invitational. Lexi leads by example both on and off the competition venue. She is the Titan Women's XC Team Captain."
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2017 Under Armour Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Week 1
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEMICHAEL MARTIN • LANE • SOPHOMORE
Event: 6.2 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 19:06.8 at Ash Creek Invitational
"Michael had a great opening season run with a 5th place overall finish at the Ash Creek Invitational," said Lane head coach Bill Steyer. "He led the Titan Mens Team to a 7th place team score among many DII and DIII Teams and other very talented runners. Michael is a dedicated runner and great a Men's Team Captain."
Under Armour Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Week 9
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEAVERY DANIELS
Everett - Freshman
Event: 5 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 21:44 at NWAC NorthWest Region Championships
Nominators' Comments:
- "Avery was the individual NW Region champion, leading her team to the title in the process; it was the first time she has ever won a race."
- "Winner of the NW Regional meet on a very hilly, winding, twisting, and very scenic old fashioned XC course. Outstanding effort."
- "Ran a smart race on tough course. Northwest Region Champ."
Under Armour Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Week 9
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEJOSE MACIAS
Clackamas - Sophomore
Event: 8 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 25:45 at NWAC Southern Region Championships
Nominators' Comments:
- "Jose claimed runner-up honors on Saturday after finishing 15th at this meet in 2015. He led the CCC team to a hard-fought 2nd place team finish as well."
Under Armour Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Week 8
CHELSEA O'BRIEN
Green River - Sophomore
Nominator Comments:
"Chelsea is one of two sophomores on the Green River team. She has a very high GPA. Besides giving 100 percent at practice and races almost always coming in last place, she works for student life planning events for all students to partake in events around and on campus. She volunteers for Bonney Lake High School Cheer and Dance and Mountain View Middle School Dance Team. She is missing a leadership trip with Green River College to California to compete at the NWACs so the Gators will have a complete team. She thinks of others before herself."
Note: There were no cross country events this week, so selection criteria was geared towards achievements as a student-athlete.
Under Armour Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Week 8
ELMER SHELEVY
Lane - Sophomore
Nominator Comments:
"Elmer is a team leader who is consistently in our top five. Often times he is overshadowed and under-appreciated but doesn't let that hinder his positive outlook. He works extremely hard for everything he has. His schedule includes working a night shift as a restaurant cook twice a week, all the while carrying 17 credit hours, including Calculus 2. Elmer has a great cumulative GPA. He is no doubt a model student-athlete!"
Note: There were no cross country events this week, so selection criteria was geared towards achievements as a student-athlete.
Under Armour Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Week 7
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGEDOMENIC REHM
Spokane - Freshman
Event: 8 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 25:01 at Inland Empire Championships
Nominators' Comments:
- "Domenic bounced back with a lifetime PR of 42 seconds to run 25:01 after a poor race at Willamette that saw him run 26:12. Domenic has been putting in the work and it finally paid off! His time now puts him second in the conference."
Under Armour Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week - Week 7
CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGELEXI HEALY
Lane - Freshman
Event: 6 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 23:00.5 at George Fox University Cross Country Classic
Nominators' Comments:
- "A breakout race for Lexi! She placed 5th overall in a competitive field and was the top NWAC finisher."
