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

Sep 04, 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 13. 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)]

2^nd, Jake Leingang, 12, Bismarck HS, ND; Rusty Bucket Inv, 8/30, 1^st, 5k – 15:59 (2^nd – 16:25)

3^rd, Bernie Montoya, 12, Cibola HS, AZ; Sole Sports Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 3m – 14:53

4^th, Jacob Burcham, 12, Cabell Midland HS, WV; Geico Classic, 9/1, 1^st, 5k – 16:11 (2^nd – 16:45)

6^th, Josh Brickell, 12, Peachtree Ridge HS, GA; UGA Bulldog Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 3m – 14:53

14^th, Brock Baker, 12, Oakland HS, TN; Voyles Classic, 8/30, 1^st, 5k – 15:21 (2^nd – 16:58)

15^th, Jacob Thomson, 12, Holy Cross HS, KY; Terre Haute State Preview (IN), 9/1, 1^st, 5k – 15:39

22^nd, Ben Saarel, 12, Park City HS, UT; Utah County Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 3m – 14:58 (altitude)

24^th, Elijah Armstrong, 10, Pocatello HS, ID; Burley Inv, 8/30, 1^st, 5k – 16:31 (2^nd – 16:58)

nr, Caleb Beck, 12, Oswego HS, IL; St Charles East Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 3m – 14:36

nr, Jacob Heslington, 12, Timpanogos HS, UT; Utah County Inv, 9/1, 2^nd, 3m - 14:59 (1^st, Saarel, 3m – 14:58) (altitude)

nr, Jerrell Mock, 12, Logan HS, UT; USU Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 5k – 15:24 (2^nd – 16:36, altitude)

nr, Joe Sansone, 12, Southlake Carroll HS, TX; Marcus Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 5k – 15:14 (2^nd – 15:30)

nr, Tony Morales, 11, Lexington HS, SC; Lexington County Inv, 8/29, 1^st, 5k – 15:22

nr, Troy Reeder, 12, Hamiton Southeastern HS, IN; Hamilton County Inv, 8/28, 1^st, 5k – 15:36

nr, Will Norris, 12, Spirit Lake HS, IA; Spirit Lake Inv, 8/28, 1^st, 5k – 15:28 (2^nd – 16:13)

TEAMS

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

2^nd, Southlake Carroll HS, Southlake, TX; Marcus Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 18 points (2^nd – 126)

3^rd, Bismarck HS, Bismarck, ND; Dusty Bucket Inv, 8/30, 1^st, 39 points (2^nd – 85)

4^th, The Woodlands HS, The Woodlands, TX; Friday Night Lights Inv, 8/31, 1^st, 38 points (2^nd, Cedar Park HS – 41)

5^th, Carmel HS, Carmel, IN; Hamilton County Inv, 8/28, 1^st, 41 points (2^nd – 51)

5^th, Carmel HS, Carmel, IN; Harrison Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 61 points (2^nd – 81)

10^th, Cabell Midland HS, Ona, WV; Geico Classic, 9/1, 1^st, 41 points (2^nd – 89)

16^th, Dowling Catholic HS, West Des Moines, IA; Dutch Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 18 points (2^nd – 72)

23^rd, American Fork HS, American Fork, UT; Utah Pre-Region 4, 8/28, 1^st, 19 points (2^nd – 65)

nr, Brentwood Academy, Brentwood, TN; Voyles Classic, 8/30, 1^st, 25 points (2^nd – 60)

nr, Cedar Park HS, Cedar Park, TX; Friday Night Lights Inv, 8/31, 2^nd, 41 points (1^st, The Woodlands HS – 38)

nr, Desert Vista HS, Phoenix, AZ; Sole Sports Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 88 points (2^nd – 216)

nr, Lexington HS, Lexington, SC; Lexington County Inv, 8/29, 1^st, 16 points (2^nd – 55)

nr, Los Alamos HS, Los Alamos, NM; UNM Lobo Inv, 8/31, 1^st, 38 points

nr, Neuqua Valley HS, Naperville, IL; Hinsdale South Inv, 9/1, 1^st, 61 points

nr, Pennsbury HS, Fairless Hills, PA; John Sharp Inv, 8/31, 1^st, 36 points (2^nd – 76)

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

Photo - Southlake Carroll HS (TX), preseason ranked #2, started the season impressively.