Sectional Results and State Week Info.

Congratulations to all EHS CC Members who qualified for the 2011 State Cross-Country Championships. Qualifiers include:

Allie Sweatt
Garrett Sweatt
Chad Maxwell
Brydon Groves-Scott
Joel Burroughs
Ryker Frohock
Caden Cramsey
Wes Schoenthal
Brendan Colligan
Austin Abegg
Andrew Patterson

Allie finished 4th at the Quincy Sectional to earn a trip to State. The boys finished 3rd as a team with 80 points, running arguably their best race of the season to date.

We are planning on having team dinners this week. Here is a schedule for the week:

Monday, October 31: No dinner scheduled: Happy Halloween!
Tuesday, November 1: Garrett and Allie Sweatt: 309 Shea Ct., Edwardsville.
Wednesday, November 2: Brendan Colligan: 136 Timbermill, Edwardsville.
Thursday, November 3: Chad Maxwell: 15 Loggers Trail, Edwardsville.

Thank you to all parents helping out with dinners.

Congrats and good luck Saturday!

2011 Quincy Sectional

Meet: 2011 Quincy Sectional

Date: Saturday, October 29, 2011

Location: Westview Golf Course, 2150 S. 36th Street, Quincy.

Order of Events:
--Girls: 10:30
--Boys: 11:30

Accomodations: Fairfield Inn, 4315 Broadway, Quincy, 217-223-5922

Travel Party:
--Girls: Allie Sweatt, Lizzie Lynn, Sarah Smith, Erika Fulbright, Megan Kiel, Lizzy Anderson, Erica Bailey, Brianna Chamberlain, Henna Benzai, Courney Lybarger
--Boys: Garrett Sweatt, Chad Maxwell, Brydon Groves-Scott, Ryker Frohock, Joel Burroughs, Caden Cramsey, Wes Schoenthal, Brendan Colligan, Austin Abegg, Andrew Patterson
--Coaches: George Patrylak (618-567-5792), Steve Champan, James McLendon

Itinerary:

Date: Friday, October 28, 2011

11:20 a.m.: Dismissed from class.
11:30 a.m.: Depart EHS (We will eat on the bus).
3:30 p.m.: Arrive at the course and workout.
5:30 p.m.: Check into hotel and quick clean up.
6:10 p.m.: Leave for dinner.
6:30 p.m.: Dinner at La Gondola.
9:00 p.m.: Girls Meeting
9:30 p.m.: Boys meeting
10:00 p.m.: Lights out

Date: Saturday, October 29, 2011

7:00 a.m.: Wake up call and breakfast.
8:45 a.m.: Depart hotel.
10:30 a.m.: Girls race
11:30 a.m.: Boys race
1:00 p.m.: Awards assembly (off-sight).
2:30 p.m.: Lunch/Dinner TBD
7:00 p.m.: Return to EHS

Good luck Saturday!

--Coach P.

Tiger Finale Cancelled

The 2011 Tiger Finale has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Sorry for the inconvience. I apologize to all seniors who were looking for one more home meet. I appreciate all of your hard work and your dedication to our program over the years.

Those seniors include:
Zach Bertels
Michael Stubban
Charles Witzke
John Schoeberle

From the Post Seaston Roster:
Spencer Burkart
Steffan West
Brendan Colligan
Caden Cramsey
Austin Abegg
Joel Burroughs
Garrett Sweatt
Brianna Chamberlain
Courtney Lybarger
Lizzie Anderson

Meet t-shirts are available at a break even cost of $6.00 per shirt. See Coach P. for details.

2011 Tiger Finale

Date: Monday, October 17, 2011

Location: SIU-E: Home Course

Departure from EHS: 2:15 p.m.

Order of Events:
--4:00 p.m.: JV Boys and Girls
--4:45 p.m.: Fresh/Soph Boys and Girls
*Varsity runners will be doing a workout, not racing. This includes: Allie Sweatt, Lizzy Lynn, Lizzie Anderson, Courtney Lybarger, Erica Bailey, Erika Fulbright, Brianna Chamberlain, Meghan Kiel, Sarah Smith, Garrett Sweatt, Chad Maxwell, Brydon Groves-Scott, Joel Burroughs, Ryker Frohock, Austin Abegg, Caden Cramsey. Injured runners will not do a workout.

Awards: Top 20 boys and top 20 girls in each race

Return to EHS: 6:00 p.m.

Parent Pick Up: Since this is a home meet, athletes can leave the meet with a parent if he/she brings his/her book bag with him/her.

Good Luck to all athletes.

Southwestern Conference Championships

Meet: Southwestern Conference Championship

Date: Friday, October 14, 2011

Location: SIU-E

Depature: Due to the 1/2 attendance, athletes are to meet at the course at 2:30 p.m.

Order of Events:
--Varsity Girls: 4:00 p.m. (Allie Sweatt, Lizzie Lynn, Sarah Smith, Erika Fulbright, Courtney Smith, Lizzy Anderson, Leah Oglesby)
--Varsity Boys: 4:45 p.m. (Garrett Sweatt, Chad Maxwell, Brydon Groves-Scott, Joel Burroughs, Ryker Frohock, Caden Cramsey, Austin Abegg, alternate will be Wes Schoenthal)
--JV/Open Boys and Girls: 5:30
--Awards to follow

Athletes are expected to help take down the course after the race.

Good Luck Friday.

Madison County Results

Varsity Girls:

Team Scores:
1) Edwardsville: 20
2) Collinsivvle: 68
3) Triad: 76
4) Granite City: 99
5) Alton: 107
6) Highland: 108

Individual Results:
1) Allie Sweatt: 19:29
2) Erica Bailey: 19:47
3) Lizzie Lynn: 20:06
4) Sarah Smith: 20:45
10) Erika Fulbright: 21:35

Varsity Boys:

Team Place:
1) Edwardsville: 24
2) Triad: 45
3) Collinsville: 96
4) Alton: 102
5) Highland: 132
6) Granite City: 134

Invidual Places:
1) Garrett Sweatt: 15:38
2) Chad Maxwell: 16:19
3) Ryker Frohock: 16:41
7) Caden Cramsey: 16:53
11) Wes Schoenthal: 17:16
15) Austin Abegg: 17:29
17) Andrew Patterson: 17:53

JV/Open Girls:
Individual Places:
2) Leah Oglesby: 23:16
5) Hennah: 24:11
6) Julia Hannon: 14:15

JV/Open Boys:
1) Steffan West: 17:29
2) Mark O'Brien: 17:54
3) Ben Gabel: 17:55
4) Spencer Burkart: 18:00
5) James Mayfield: 18:00
6) Chris Miller: 18:10
7) Logan Weshinskey: 18:17
8) Collin Christ: 18:20
10) Allen Bilbruck: 18:22
12) Zach Gabel: 18:29
13) Josh Bertles: 18:34
14) Jay Lickert: 18:53
15) Connor Dunaway: 18:53
16) Hunter Hessler: 19:14
17) Brandon Sommer: 19:23
18) John Schoeberle: 19:29
19) Zach Bertels: 19:29
20) Chandler Reed: 19:36
21) Alan Bonk: 19:40
23) Joe Shannon: 19:45
24) Dalton Masterson: 19:55
25) Michael Stubban: 20:14
32) Joel MaGee: 20:41
34) Jack Cann: 20:58
43) Aaron Wilkinson: 21:56
45) Andrew Nolen: 22:03
46) Jai Kansal: 22:08
47) Doug Jones: 22:09
48) Sam McKeehan: 22:21
55) Clayton Derousse: 22:47
56) Connor Jones: 23:19
59) John Brandenburg: 23:51
51) Andy VanZandt: 24:28
64) Chris McLaughlin: 25:30
65) Michael Powell: 26:52

Congratulations to everyone on solid performances and two Madison County Team Championships.

--Coach P.

Centralia Invitational

Meet: Centralia Cross-Country Invitational

Date: Saturday, October 8, 2011

Location: Foundation Park, Centralia, IL

Directions from EHS to Foundation Park:

Take Interstate 70 East or Illinois Route 143 East Out of Edwardsville
-Head South on Illinois Route 4 towards Lebanon, IL
-Once in Lebanon head east on U.S Route 50 towards Carlyle (left turn)
-Once in Carlyle head south on Illinois Route 127
-Head east on Illinois Route 161 (take a left at the 127/161 Intersection)
-Route 161 will take you straight into Centralia
-Route 161 is called McCord Street in Centralia
-Drive through town, go past Route 51
-Foundation Park will be on your left on the east side of town
-Foundation Park is just past Pleasant Ave, on your left

Departure from EHS: 6:45 a.m.

Race Schedule:
--Varsity Girls: 9:30 a.m.
--Varsity Boys: 10:00 a.m.
--F/S Boys: 10:30 a.m.
--Open: 11:00 a.m.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to injuries and Home Coming conflicts, the coaching staff has decided to leave the girls at home for a workout. Our ladies will not be attending the invitational. The girls will have a workout at Edwardsville. Our top six boys are expected to make the trip and to complete a workout with O'Fallon's varsity boys at Foundation Park.

Varsity Boys Team:
Austin Abegg
Brendan Colligan
Spencer Burkart
Mark O'Brien
Ben Gabel
Andrew Patterson
Steffan West
*Note: The top EHS finisher in this race will race at the Varsity level at Conference!

Fresh/Soph Boys:
Zain Pyarali
Chris Miller
Wes Schoenthal
Collin Christ
Zach Gabel
James Mayfield
Jacob Trueb

Lunch: We will stop at Hardees and/or Central Park after the meet (12:15 p.m.)

Return to School: 2:45 p.m.

Good Luck!!

--Coach P.

Madison County Invitational

Meet: Madison County Championship

Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Location: Triad High School

Departure from EHS: 2:15 p.m.

Schedule:

--4:15 pm Varsity Girls (Allie Sweatt, Lizzie Lynn, Erica Bailey, Sarah Smith, Erika Fulbright, Julia Hannon, TBA)

5:00 pm Varsity Boys (Garrett Sweatt, Chad Maxwell, Brydon Groves-Scott, Joel Burroughs, Ryker Frohock, Caden Cramsey, Austin Abegg)

5:45 pm JV Boys and Girls (All remaining runners)

Return to EHS: 7:30 p.m.

Good luck at county!

--Coach P.

Peoria Central Invitational

Girls Results:

Team:

15) Edwardsville: 441 Points

Individual Results:
49) Allie Sweatt: 18:33
72) Erica Bailey: 18:54
74) Lizzie Lynn: 18:56
112) Courtney Lybarger: 19:34
136) Sarah Smith: 19:51
138) Erika Fulbright: 19:59
243) Lizzy Anderson: 21:29

I did not ask you what were on your "cards" last night, but I am assuming Lizzie Lynn and Erica got their times by breaking 19:00. That is the first mile stone you two will reach as high school runners. Allie was probably 8 seconds or so off, as I am sure you wanted to run sub 18:29. We really need to make sure we keep our 1-5 split under 60. I think a few ladies were a little off today, but (like the boys) I think we can get the ship righted. I am proud of the effort from the seniors, but now we need to heal up and rest a little. Remember: Every legacy has a beginning. This season should begin our legacy!

Boys Results:
1) York: 117 (Most of their varsity ran)
2) McHenry: 153
3) Rolling Meadows: 188
4) Sandburg: 200
5) Prospect: 211
6) Edwardsville: 213

Individual Results:
2) Garrett Sweattt: 14:21
12) Chad Maxwell: 15:08
56) Brydon Groves-Scott: 15:43
68) Joel Burroughs: 15:48
75) Ryker Frohock: 15:51
89) Caden Cramsey: 16:03
194) Brendan Colligan: 16:47

This was our best team race of the year. Like the girls, I wish I would have asked how many of you guys ran better than your "card". I am guessing those of you who broke 16:00 for the first time (Brydon, Joel, and Ryker) ran your times. I loved how you guys attacked today. Honestly, when I saw you guys at the 600 meter mark I thought we were in trouble. Some of you took risks and really got out. You held on much better than I thought you would and, in the process, should have gained a world of confidence for the rest of the season! I think we had 5 course PRs today and one person a second off. Now it is time to work on consistancy!

Congrats to everyone and enjoy the short weekend!

--Coach P.