Perfect conditions yield outstanding times in Cross Country Challenge 2017

NEWS RELEASE

DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ONTARIO NORTH EAST

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As the old song goes, Who Could Ask for Anything More? That was certainly the case at the Roland Michener Cross Country Challenge, held on Friday on the grounds of the Northern College campus.

The day included perfect weather, ideal running conditions, enthusiastic participants, and plenty of supportive family and team members.

“Considering that we are late into October, we could not have asked for a better day,” race organizers John Bohdanec and Shannon Daly agreed.

“That’s the beauty of cross country running. Regardless of the weather, the race goes on. In the past, we have seen rain, high winds, snow, frost, and the infamous mud run. This was ideal. Approximately 350 runners participated in Friday’s event and there was representation from all three regions of District School Board Ontario North East, as teams travelled from Englehart, Kapuskasing, and Iroquois Falls, to join our local schools in the day. Special thanks to Paula Rich, Mike Anderson, and Joel Gibson, for bringing their teams and supporting our event,” Bohdanec and Daly added.

Some excellent run times were posted and all participants demonstrated good sportsmanship, supporting both their own team mates, as well as runners from other schools. The courses provided enough challenge for each division, and it was evident at the finish line that the runners gave their best efforts during the races, leaving it all out on the track.

Special thanks to Andy Glembus and Carrie Ann Bettiol, from Northern College, for their help in ensuring that the venue created the perfect setting for the run.

Timmins Police Services Constables McGaghran and Tambeau provided four-wheeler support; guiding the racers and making sure all runners safely completed their respective runs.

Porcupine Springs and Roztek assisted in sponsoring the event, and their support was greatly appreciated. Ms. Olevason’s Grade 10/11 girls’ Physical Education class contributed toward running the day, acting as starters, timers, marshals, and coordinating registration. They did a great job.

Special acknowledgements go out to Shannon Daly, Shelby Deacon, and Karlee Lefebvre, for all their tireless efforts towards making the day run smoothly.

Below are the Individual and team results for each division:

Grade 3 Girls Team
1 - Molly Lucas BSPS 1 – Bertha Shaw
2 – Emma Bellmare Centennial 2 - Pinecrest
3 – Hannah Hanneberry Golden Avenue 3 - Centennial

Grade 3 Boys Team
1 - Mason Dicks BSPS 1 – Earle Miller
2 – Dre Wheesk GAPS 2 - Centennial
3 – Brysen Roussy Earle Miller 3 - Bertha Shaw

Grade 4 Girls Team
1 - Peyton Walraven Centennial 1 – Centennial
2 – Kendall Ferris Earle Miller 2 - Earle Miller
3 – Brooke-Lynn McGinn BSPS 3 - Bertha Shaw

Grade 4 Boys Team
1 - Sam Rimmer Centennial 1 – Centennial
2 - Nathan Boucher BSPS 2 - Bertha Shaw
3 – Jesse Litt Centennial 3 - Earle Miller

Grade 5 Girls Team
1 - Brooke Goulet Centennial 1 – Centennial
2 - Sarila Daniels Centennial 2 - Earle Miller
3 - Madison Collins Earle Miller 3 - Bertha Shaw

Grade 5 Boys Team
1 - Tyson Scott Earle Miller 1 – Centennial
2 - Adrian Nichols Pinecrest 2 - Earle Miller
3 - Jean-Francois Gelinas BSPS 3 – Golden Avenue

Grade 6 Girls Team
1 - Emma Polk Centennial 1 – Centennial
2 - Natalia Butterfly Earle Miller 2 - Bertha Shaw

Grade 6 Boys Team
1 - Scott Bellehumeur Centennial 1 – Centennial
2 –Ryan Armitage BSPS 2 - Bertha Shaw
3 – Aaron Verbeek Centennial 3 - - Earle Miller

Grade 7 Girls Team
1 - Jade Shalton RR Beattie 1 – RR Beattie
2 –Molly Cox IFSS 2 - Englehart
3 – Sarah Marshall Englehart

Grade 7 Boys Team
1 - Braedon Dorell Englehart 1 – RMSS
2 –Liam Mousseau RMSS 2 - RR Beattie
3 – Gerrit Parnell RMSS

Grade 8 Girls Team
1 - Chanell Duffy Englehart 1 – RR Beattie
2 –Mackenzie Innes RR Beattie 2 - Englehart
3 – Abby Anderson RR Beattie

Grade 8 Boys Team
1 - Alex McDonald Englehart 1 – RMSS
2 –Carter Armitage RMSS 2 - RR Beattie
3 – Mason Lindsay-Paul RMSS 3 - IFSS

For a complete breakdown of the races, please visit the website.

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