Top 2012 U.S. XC Performances, Girls, 8/27-9/3

Sep 03, 2012

Until our MileSplit Top 25 weekly rankings begin September 10-13, we’re summarizing the top performances of the week of girls’ & boys’ individuals and teams included in our Preseason Rankings, and others at similar levels. These are a supplement to Aaron Rich’s XC Weekend Highlights.

This week we feature the top performances during August 27 through September 3. Only the performances of ranked athletes and teams known to have competed are listed. Other athletes and teams are listed alphabetically.

Please contact us at lknudson@milesplit.com if corrections, or additions of at least equivalent performances.

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INDIVIDUALS
[preseason ranking, name, grade, school, state, meet, date, place, performance, (comments)]

1^st, Erin Finn, 12, West Bloomfield HS, MI; Northfield Mustang Inv, 1^st, 5k – 17:39 (2^nd – 19:03)

25^th, Maria Hauger, 12, Shakopee HS, MN; St Olaf Showcase, 1^st, 4k – 14:02 (2^nd – 15:06)

nr, Alli Cash, 12, Shawnee Mission West, KS; Greg Wilson Inv, 9/3, 1^st, 4k – 13:46 (2^nd – 15:46)

nr, Anna Holdiman, 12, Waverly-Shell Rock HS, IA; Oelwein Inv, 8/28, 1^st, 4k – 13:22 (2^nd – 14:51)

nr, Bethanie Brown, 12, Waterville HS, ME; Bangor Inv, 8/31, 1^st, 3m – 17:41 (2^nd – 20:03)

nr, Bobbie Burgess, 12, West Lafayette HS, IN; Harrison Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 5k – 17:59 (2^nd – 18:32)

nr, Jessica Molloy, 10, Mountain Brook HS, AL; Montevallo Classic, 9/1, 1^st, 5k – 18:16 (2^nd – 19:48)

nr, Jordyn Colter, 10, Cherry Creek HS, CO; Cheyenne Mtn Stampede (Pre-State), 8/31, 1^st, 5k – 19:27 (altitude, very slow course)

nr, Kara Steinke, 11, Methacton HS, PA; John Sharp Inv, 8/31, 2^nd, 5k – 18:15 (virtual tie with Marissa Sheva; 3^rd - 19:06)

nr, Kaylee Flanagan, 12, Lake Park HS, IL; Fenton Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 3m – 16:56 (2^nd – 17:52)

nr, Kennedy Weisner, 11, Elk Co Catholic HS, PA; Big Valley Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 5k – 18:15 (2^nd – 18:49)

nr, Lauren Benstead, 12, Stockwell Academy, MI; Ed of Summer Classic, 8/29, 1^st, 5k – 17:52 (2^nd – 19:33)

nr, Madeline Perez, 11, Glenbard West HS, IL; Hinsdale South Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 3m – 16:59

nr, Maggie Drazba, 12, St Marys HS, WV; Geico Classic, 9/1, 1^st, 5k – 18:30 (2^nd - 20:12)

nr, Marissa Sheva, 10, Pennridge HS, PA; John Sharp Inv, 8/31, 1^st, 5k – 18:15 (virtual tie with Kara Steinke; 3^rd – 19:06)

nr, Natalie Rathjen, 11, Highland Park HS, TX; Marcus Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 5k – 17:59 (2^nd - 18:22)

nr, Summer Harper, 12, Orem HS, UT; Utah County Inv, 1^st, 3m – 17:44 (altitude, 2^nd – 18:11)

TEAMS
[preseason ranking, school, city, state, meet, date, place, score, (comments)]

4^th, New Trier HS, Winnetka, IL; Hinsdale South Inv, 9/1, 2^nd, 55 points (upset by Glenbard West HS – 51)

7^th, Fort Collins HS, Fort Colins, CO; Cheyenne Mtn Stampede (Pre-State), 8/31, 2^nd, 100 points (1^st, Monarch HS – 91)

9^th, Xavier College Prep, Phoenix, AZ; Sole Sports Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 36 points (2^nd – 80)

11^th, Carmel HS, Carmel, IN; Hamilton County Inv, 8/28, 1^st, 26 points (2^nd – 49)

11^th, Carmel HS, Carmel, IN, Terre Haute State Preview, 9/1, 1^st, 32 points (2^nd – 63)

12^th, Monarch HS, Louisville, CO; Cheyenne Mtn Stampede (Pre-State), 8/31, 1^st, 91 points (2^nd, Fort Collins HS - 100)

24^th, Southlake Carroll HS, Southlake, TX; Marcus Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 52 points (2^nd – 70)

nr, Dowling Catholic HS, West Des Moines, IA; Dutch Inv, 9/1, 21 points (2^nd – 56)

nr, Glenbard West HS, Glen Ellyn, IL; Hinsdale South Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 51 points (upset #4 ranked New Trier HS – 55)

nr, Mountain Brook HS, Mountain Brook, AL; Montevallo Classic, 9/1, 27 points (2^nd – 79)

nr, Oakton HS, Vienna, VA; Chancellor Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 33 points (2^nd – 103)

nr, Palatine HS, Palatine, IL; Hinsdale South Inv, 9/1, 3^rd, 60 points (behind Glenbard West – 51 and New Trier – 55)

nr, Pleasant Valley HS, Bettendorf, IA; Spartan Inv, 9/1, 26 points (2^nd – 47)

nr, The Woodlands HS, The Woodlands, TX; Friday Night Lights Inv, 8/31, 24 points (2^nd – 82)

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Click here to see the Top 2012 U.S. XC Performances, Boys, 8/27-9/3.

(Photo - Glenbard West HS, IL, who upset preseason #4 ranked New Trier HS)

Top 2012 U.S. XC Performances, Girls, 8/27-9/3