The WHS Athletic Boosters Award Night will be held Wednesday
evening December 2nd at 6 PM in the auditorium. Following the ceremony
which will recognize athletes from all fall sports (and should take no more than an hour), we'll move on to
room B244 (Coach Lehmann's classroom) for a separate cross country only
meeting which will begin within 10 minutes of the main ceremony's conclusion. At the breakout meeting we'll recognize the
recipients of team-specific awards including Most Improved, Rookie of the
Year, and MVP. All are invited to attend and we hope to see you there! We hope to be done by around 8 PM.
I also want to
recognize on this blog the athletes on this year's team who earned
varsity status. For this distinction, the coaching staff used the
criteria listed below:
1. Athletes who competed at the
MIAA EMass Divisional Championship meet and/or in the varsity race at the DCL Championship Meet. These meets represent our post-season, and the EMass Division 4 Championship is our state sectional tournament. Athletes who were slated to compete in either of these meets but were unable due to illness or injury are worthy of consideration for varsity status as well.
2. Athletes who have participated in
cross country at WHS for at least two years. This level of commitment
and dedication to the team and the sport is worthy of recognition, as
such any athlete with two or more years of participation is deserving
of varsity status contingent on characteristics like attendance,
attitude, and commitment to the team and their own improvement.
3. Team captains who voluntarily took on the extra responsibility of a leadership role are eligible for varsity status in the rare occasion that neither of the first two criteria apply.
Girls Varsity:
Taylor DeRubeis '16
Emma Kiefer '16
Allie Kunen '16
Rachel Lorenc '16
Abby McCarthy '17
Lauren McNamara '17
Sophie Mishara '17
Caroline Provost '16
Erica Sheffres '16
Sarah Tully '17
Boys Varsity:
David Ahearne '19
John Bartick '16
Harrison Brewton '16
Patrick Butler '16
Logan Chaet '16
Jett Chan '18
Trevor Chase '18
Devin Comettant '16
Logan Dawson '18
Cole Jacobs '16
Addison Kay '17
Zach Last '16
Zhenyang Luo '18
Dan Pachter '16
Alex Porter '16
If you're on this list and you think you've earned your varsity jacket, please inform Ms. Sullivan in the main office. The requirements for a varsity jacket are:
• two varsity letters in a sport or combination of sports
• four years in the same sport
• three seasons in the same sport with one varsity letter
Finally, Sarah Tully raced this past weekend in the Championship Race at the Footlocker Northeast Regional at Van Cortlandt Park in New York City. This is one of the most competitive high school races in the entire New England and mid-Atlantic region, and she did very well to finish in the top 40 behind only five other runners from Massachusetts.
Monday, November 30, 2015
Monday, November 23, 2015
MIAA All-State Division 2 Results
meet results
pictures
Congratulations to Sarah Tully on placing 5th out of 178 finishers at Saturday's D2 All-State race at Stanley Park in Westfield. In 10th with a mile to go, Sarah worked her way up with a strong surge to the finish and locked down the fifth spot with an impressive sprint holding off multiple athletes hot on her heels. It was a very impressive race, and really fast as well. Sarah will race next weekend at the Footlocker Northeast Regional Meet in New York; best of luck to her there!
Stay tuned for more details on the Fall Sports Booster Awards Night, which will be held on Wednesday December 2nd. Following the main ceremony we'll be holding a separate meeting for the cross country teams in Coach Lehmann's classroom.
pictures
Congratulations to Sarah Tully on placing 5th out of 178 finishers at Saturday's D2 All-State race at Stanley Park in Westfield. In 10th with a mile to go, Sarah worked her way up with a strong surge to the finish and locked down the fifth spot with an impressive sprint holding off multiple athletes hot on her heels. It was a very impressive race, and really fast as well. Sarah will race next weekend at the Footlocker Northeast Regional Meet in New York; best of luck to her there!
Stay tuned for more details on the Fall Sports Booster Awards Night, which will be held on Wednesday December 2nd. Following the main ceremony we'll be holding a separate meeting for the cross country teams in Coach Lehmann's classroom.
Saturday, November 14, 2015
MIAA EMass Division 4 Championship Results
overall results - boys and girls
splits
Some very good racing on a day that could charitably be described as blustery. Particularly impressive was Sarah Tully's 2nd place finish overall in the girls race. Having finished 3rd a year ago there wasn't much room for improvement but she managed to improve both place and time, and will race next week at the All-State meet in Westfield. Good job by all who competed throughout the season.
The next function that involves the entire team is the Boosters' Award Night which will be Wednesday December 2nd, we'll be having a separate team awards ceremony directly after the main ceremony. More details to follow.
splits
Some very good racing on a day that could charitably be described as blustery. Particularly impressive was Sarah Tully's 2nd place finish overall in the girls race. Having finished 3rd a year ago there wasn't much room for improvement but she managed to improve both place and time, and will race next week at the All-State meet in Westfield. Good job by all who competed throughout the season.
The next function that involves the entire team is the Boosters' Award Night which will be Wednesday December 2nd, we'll be having a separate team awards ceremony directly after the main ceremony. More details to follow.
Friday, November 13, 2015
MIAA Eastern Mass. Division 4 Championship - 11/14/15
Meet Site:
Wrentham Developmental Center. The address is 131 Emerald Street, however the race course is located a little further down the road, in the large field at the intersection of Emerald Street and Shear St. This is across the street from the William A. Rice Recreation Area.
Bus time 11:00
Race Schedule and Entries:
Boys race at 1:05
Girls race at 2:25
awards TBA
Meet Information:
• Weather forecast (IMPORTANT): Temperatures in the mid 40s with winds from the WNW at 15-20 mph. The wind will make for a raw afternoon. Dress appropriately including layers to wear when you're either waiting for your race or after having completed your cooldown.
• Report to the starting line 10 minutes before your race is scheduled to start; keep your sweats on until the meet officials at the starting line tell you to remove them. Warmups will be placed in a bag which will be brought to the tent.
• Numbers will be assigned to you specifically for this meet; these numbers have an RFID chip attached to the back which interacts with a conductive mat at the finish line to record your time. The meet director has asked that athletes who aren't racing NOT wear their bib number if standing near the finish line; doing so can cause a false reading by the finish line mat. Also, don't crumple or fold your bib number.
• The meet staff has asked that no one do their warmup or cooldown among the buildings of the Wrentham Developmental Center, where patients are housed. Aside from the course itself, you can warmup and cooldown on the fields across the street.
• A map of the course can be seen here. It's basically flat, with some gentle roll in places. The course is entirely on grass.
What to Bring:
• Uniform
• Everyday training shoes
• Racing shoes if you have them
• Multiple layers of clothing including clothes to wear while warming up and cooling down, in addition to dry warm clothes for after your race.
• Water bottle (filled)
• Snacks for post-race (chocolate milk will be provided using proceeds from the Wayland XC Challenge)
• Folding chair
• Blanket
For Parents:
• A parking fee of $5 will be collected for each car.
• We hope to return to WHS by 4:30 PM or so.
• Dogs aren't allowed on or near the course, best to leave them home.
Wrentham Developmental Center. The address is 131 Emerald Street, however the race course is located a little further down the road, in the large field at the intersection of Emerald Street and Shear St. This is across the street from the William A. Rice Recreation Area.
Bus time 11:00
Race Schedule and Entries:
Boys race at 1:05
Girls race at 2:25
awards TBA
Meet Information:
• Weather forecast (IMPORTANT): Temperatures in the mid 40s with winds from the WNW at 15-20 mph. The wind will make for a raw afternoon. Dress appropriately including layers to wear when you're either waiting for your race or after having completed your cooldown.
• Report to the starting line 10 minutes before your race is scheduled to start; keep your sweats on until the meet officials at the starting line tell you to remove them. Warmups will be placed in a bag which will be brought to the tent.
• Numbers will be assigned to you specifically for this meet; these numbers have an RFID chip attached to the back which interacts with a conductive mat at the finish line to record your time. The meet director has asked that athletes who aren't racing NOT wear their bib number if standing near the finish line; doing so can cause a false reading by the finish line mat. Also, don't crumple or fold your bib number.
• The meet staff has asked that no one do their warmup or cooldown among the buildings of the Wrentham Developmental Center, where patients are housed. Aside from the course itself, you can warmup and cooldown on the fields across the street.
• A map of the course can be seen here. It's basically flat, with some gentle roll in places. The course is entirely on grass.
What to Bring:
• Uniform
• Everyday training shoes
• Racing shoes if you have them
• Multiple layers of clothing including clothes to wear while warming up and cooling down, in addition to dry warm clothes for after your race.
• Water bottle (filled)
• Snacks for post-race (chocolate milk will be provided using proceeds from the Wayland XC Challenge)
• Folding chair
• Blanket
For Parents:
• A parking fee of $5 will be collected for each car.
• We hope to return to WHS by 4:30 PM or so.
• Dogs aren't allowed on or near the course, best to leave them home.
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Week 11 Training Plan - 11/9-11/15
With the Division 4 EMass race coming up on Saturday there's one workout of substance this week, the rest is sharpening. The folks who wrapped up their seasons last week had good success with this type of plan. Beginning Wednesday, pay attention to the weather forecast so you have an idea of what to expect. There'll be a separate post on this blog later this week about Saturday's meet, stay tuned for that.
Mon 11/9 - 50 minutes at a moderate intensity (average intensity 5-6). Throw in 5 short (8-10 second) pickups at faster than race pace on the way in. I'd like to do this run along the Hultman aqueduct but I'm open to suggestions if people have other ideas. This is the longest run of the week.
Tue 11/10 - 10 minute warmup, 3x1600 on the track with each lap faster than the lap before it. The first two laps should average out to 10-15 seconds/mile slower than race pace; the third lap should be about race pace; the last lap something faster. 3.5 minute recoveries between each. After the third repeat, 5 minutes of easy jogging then 4x100m on the turf field at 90% effort with a jog back recovery. 10 minute cool down.
Wed 11/11 - 30-40 minutes at a low to moderate intensity (3 to 5). There's no organized practice today, do this run on your own.
Thu 11/12 - 20 minutes at a low to moderate intensity). 4 laps of in and out 200s, 5 minute jog. The difference between the faster and slower 200s should be 10-12 seconds.
Fri 11/13 - 25 minutes at a moderate intensity. Mini core circuit afterward with 100 meter runs at race pace between each set of drills.
Sat 11/14 - MIAA EMass Division 4 Championship. More info forthcoming in a subsequent post, but it's worth noting here that the boys will be racing at 1:05 and the girls at 2:25.
Sun 11/15 - off
Mon 11/9 - 50 minutes at a moderate intensity (average intensity 5-6). Throw in 5 short (8-10 second) pickups at faster than race pace on the way in. I'd like to do this run along the Hultman aqueduct but I'm open to suggestions if people have other ideas. This is the longest run of the week.
Tue 11/10 - 10 minute warmup, 3x1600 on the track with each lap faster than the lap before it. The first two laps should average out to 10-15 seconds/mile slower than race pace; the third lap should be about race pace; the last lap something faster. 3.5 minute recoveries between each. After the third repeat, 5 minutes of easy jogging then 4x100m on the turf field at 90% effort with a jog back recovery. 10 minute cool down.
Wed 11/11 - 30-40 minutes at a low to moderate intensity (3 to 5). There's no organized practice today, do this run on your own.
Thu 11/12 - 20 minutes at a low to moderate intensity). 4 laps of in and out 200s, 5 minute jog. The difference between the faster and slower 200s should be 10-12 seconds.
Fri 11/13 - 25 minutes at a moderate intensity. Mini core circuit afterward with 100 meter runs at race pace between each set of drills.
Sat 11/14 - MIAA EMass Division 4 Championship. More info forthcoming in a subsequent post, but it's worth noting here that the boys will be racing at 1:05 and the girls at 2:25.
Sun 11/15 - off
MSTCA Frank Mooney Coaches Invite Results
meet results (scroll down)
splits for WHS athletes
Some impressive results on a blustery day at Wrentham, with time drops for all those who raced on the same course in late September at the Frank Kelley Invite. Of particular note was David Ahearne's 18th place in the 9th grade boys race, which was good for a medal.
splits for WHS athletes
Some impressive results on a blustery day at Wrentham, with time drops for all those who raced on the same course in late September at the Frank Kelley Invite. Of particular note was David Ahearne's 18th place in the 9th grade boys race, which was good for a medal.
Thursday, November 5, 2015
MSTCA Frank Mooney Invite - 11/7/15
Meet Site:
Wrentham Developmental Center. The address is 131 Emerald Street, however the race course is located a little further down the road, in the large field at the intersection of Emerald Street and Shear St. This is across the street from the William A. Rice Recreation Area.
Bus time 10:15
Race Schedule and Entries:
(the time in parentheses is the cutoff for each race)
1:38 Boys 5k JR-SR Race (22 minutes) - Brewton, D. Comettant, Pachter
Meet Information:
• Weather forecast: Mostly cloudy, temperatures in the high 50s with winds 10-15 mph from the WNW. While the temperature is mild for this time of year, the wind will be enough that you'll want to keep some of your warmups on until you get to the starting line.
• Report to the starting line 10 minutes before your race is scheduled to start; keep your sweats on until the meet officials at the starting line tell you to remove them.
• Remember to give your uniform to one of the coaches before heading home after the meet ends/when we return to WHS.
• Numbers will be assigned to you specifically for this meet; these numbers have an RFID chip attached to the back which interacts with a conductive mat at the finish line to record your time. The meet director has asked that athletes who aren't racing NOT wear their bib number if standing near the finish line; doing so can cause a false reading by the finish line mat. Also, don't crumple or fold your bib number. Here's a video on how to wear your number.
• The meet staff has asked that no one do their warmup or cooldown among the buildings of the Wrentham Developmental Center, where patients are housed. Aside from the course itself, you can warmup and cooldown on the fields across the street.
• A map of the course can be seen here. It's basically flat, with some gentle roll in places. The course is entirely on grass. The freshman race ends after the second lap (3k versus 5k). 10th-12th graders run three laps.
• Plaques will be given to the top 3 finishers in each race; places 4-50 receive medals.
• A canned food drive is held in conjunction with this meet, if you're coming please remember to bring a non-perishable food item with you. I'll collect all items and turn them in at registration.
What to Bring:
• Uniform
• Everyday training shoes
• Racing shoes if you have them
• Multiple layers of clothing including clothes to wear while warming up and cooling down, in addition to dry warm clothes for after your race.
• Water bottle
• Snacks for post-race (chocolate milk will be provided using proceeds from the Wayland XC Festival)
• Folding chair
• Blanket to lie on under the tent
• Lunch - food will be sold at the meet but it won't be particularly good or nutritious; my advice is to pack a lunch and bring it with you.
For Parents:
• A parking fee of $5 will be collected for each car.
• We hope to return to WHS by 3 PM.
• Dogs aren't allowed on or near the course.
• Grills and open fires are also prohibited.
Wrentham Developmental Center. The address is 131 Emerald Street, however the race course is located a little further down the road, in the large field at the intersection of Emerald Street and Shear St. This is across the street from the William A. Rice Recreation Area.
Bus time 10:15
Race Schedule and Entries:
(the time in parentheses is the cutoff for each race)
12:15 Boys 5k Sophomore Race (25 minutes) - Goren, Zhu
12:38 Girls 5k Sophomore Race - n/a
1:05 Boys 3k Freshman Race (16 minutes) - Ahearne, J. Kunen, Stafford, Wang
1:20 Girls 3k Freshman Race (18 minutes) - Adelman, Walsh
1:38 Boys 5k JR-SR Race (22 minutes) - Brewton, D. Comettant, Pachter
2:00 Girls 5k JR-SR Race - n/a
Meet Information:
• Weather forecast: Mostly cloudy, temperatures in the high 50s with winds 10-15 mph from the WNW. While the temperature is mild for this time of year, the wind will be enough that you'll want to keep some of your warmups on until you get to the starting line.
• Report to the starting line 10 minutes before your race is scheduled to start; keep your sweats on until the meet officials at the starting line tell you to remove them.
• Remember to give your uniform to one of the coaches before heading home after the meet ends/when we return to WHS.
• Numbers will be assigned to you specifically for this meet; these numbers have an RFID chip attached to the back which interacts with a conductive mat at the finish line to record your time. The meet director has asked that athletes who aren't racing NOT wear their bib number if standing near the finish line; doing so can cause a false reading by the finish line mat. Also, don't crumple or fold your bib number. Here's a video on how to wear your number.
• The meet staff has asked that no one do their warmup or cooldown among the buildings of the Wrentham Developmental Center, where patients are housed. Aside from the course itself, you can warmup and cooldown on the fields across the street.
• A map of the course can be seen here. It's basically flat, with some gentle roll in places. The course is entirely on grass. The freshman race ends after the second lap (3k versus 5k). 10th-12th graders run three laps.
• Plaques will be given to the top 3 finishers in each race; places 4-50 receive medals.
• A canned food drive is held in conjunction with this meet, if you're coming please remember to bring a non-perishable food item with you. I'll collect all items and turn them in at registration.
What to Bring:
• Uniform
• Everyday training shoes
• Racing shoes if you have them
• Multiple layers of clothing including clothes to wear while warming up and cooling down, in addition to dry warm clothes for after your race.
• Water bottle
• Snacks for post-race (chocolate milk will be provided using proceeds from the Wayland XC Festival)
• Folding chair
• Blanket to lie on under the tent
• Lunch - food will be sold at the meet but it won't be particularly good or nutritious; my advice is to pack a lunch and bring it with you.
For Parents:
• A parking fee of $5 will be collected for each car.
• We hope to return to WHS by 3 PM.
• Dogs aren't allowed on or near the course.
• Grills and open fires are also prohibited.
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