Turkey Trot

Today was the 13th Annual Turkey Trot at Portage Park in Chicago. 

Coach was able to round up a few members of the team to

participate with him and Emily. 

It was a bit cold, but otherwise a beautiful, bright, sunny day.  Enjoy the pics!



What kind of strategy shall we follow for a turkey trot?



As I said, the sun was bright!




Hmmmm...looks like tough competition.




Coach started off at the top of the pack.





Jerry wasn't far behind.



(Sorry Zach and Sean--I missed the photo opportunity.)

Here comes Sandra.

Sonja, with Emily and Melody right behind.



Emily making her move--time to catch up to the leader.





Coach made top five and won himself a turkey!!!



Jerry and Sean were next.  They both won themselves a pumpkin pie!

Zach followed closely after them.



Emily found her way to the front of the ladies.



Then came Sandra...





...Sonja...



...and Melody.



Showing off their pies.

Great job, everyone.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!





Cross Country Banquet Information

Date:                   December 9^th 2010  (Thursday)

Time:                  7:00 pm

Location:            Da Luciano

8343 West Grand Avenue
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-1000

                            

Cost:                    $15.00*

*Donations are welcomed for our uniform drive

Thank you so much for your support throughout the year.  We have been truly blessed with a great year.  Parents, family members, and friends are welcomed.  You can buy your tickets from coach Samayoa.  Semi-formal attire is appreciated.

More Sectional Photos

Here are some additional photos to enjoy,

thanks to Melody's mother.



Not exactly a bronco, but she's the closest we have to a mascot at this race!



Stats for Sectionals

Results from the entire race can be found at:

http://www.kompusport.com/results/xcountry/2010/aurorachr_sectional/girls_var.html

Almost everyone got their best time ever.  Great job, girls. 

See you next year at State!!!!

Place Score             BIB#                 Name                  Time

75            62              294           Nessa Enokian  (Fr)       0:20:37.1

 (This was Nessa's Personal Best, an improvement of 2-1/2 minutes)

92           74               295          Sandra Garcia (Jr)          0:21:01.3

   (This was Sandra's Personal Best, an improvement of 2 minutes, 9 seconds)

117          98               298         Sonja Sorensen (So)        0:21:50.3

   (This was Sonja's Personal Best, an improvement of almost 2-1/2 minutes)

126         107              296         Melody Garnica (Fr)        0:22:05.4

   (This was Melody's Personal Best, an improvement of 5 minutes, 8 seconds!!!)

130         111              293         Anne Childs (So)            0:22:20.4

   (This was Anne's Personal Best, an improvement of 2 minutes, 16 seconds)

153         133              299         Amy Walsh (So)              0:25:36.0

   (This was Amy's Personal Best, an improvement of just under 2 minutes)

154         134              297         Alexus Harrison (Sr)       0:26:03.8

FINAL TEAM STANDINGS:

Place      Score                   Scoring Places

17         452         62, 74, 98, 07, 111, 133, 134

(out of

34 schools)

Sectionals

It was a bit chilly, but at least it was dry, for the IHSA Sectionals meet in Aurora.  The course is runner-friendly, but not necessarily spectator-friendly, so it was a bit difficult getting adequate shots since we were limited in the number of times the runner went past us.  If any parents have additional photos, please send them my way.

Enjoy!



Getting ready at the Starting Line.




Warming up



They're off!!!

Nessa is first out of the woods.

Followed closely by Sandra. 

Sonja...

...with Melody right behind her...

and Anne close by as well.

Amy

Alexus.

Waiting at the finish line.



If you look closely, you can see Sandra's sister and dog!





At the finish line.



If you look closely you can see Sonja's shadow. 
(Sorry, Sonja, this girl snuck inbetween you and the camera at the last minute.)



Oops!  Sonja--slow down--I missed the second shot as well.



Another strong finish.



Official stats to follow, but most of these girls achieved their personal best in this race.  GREAT JOB, GIRLS!!!
(I think it was the pre-race meal!! )