IPTT WEEK 8 RANKINGS

Note: These are our final rankings for the 2006 Cross Country Season.  A special thanks to everyone who helped contribute to our ranking system. 

Good luck to everyone in the state series.  Look for Illinois Prep Top Times at the State Meet.

Illinois Prep Top Times

Class A Boys:

Top 15 teams

1. Elmwood-Brimfield
2. Winnebago
3. Knoxville
4. Westmont
5. Oregon
6. Paxton Buckley Loda
7. Marquette
8. Henry-Midland
9. Aurora Central Catholic
10. Beecher
11.  Bloomington Central Catholic
12. Tremont
13. Eureka
14. Olympia
15. Bureau Valley

Individuals:

1. Matt Feldhake – Effingham St. Anthony
2. Parker Thompson - Tremont
3. Matt Morse – St. Bede
4. Sean Carmody - Winnebago
5. Logan Block – Knoxville
6. Josh Moisher - Riverdale
7. Trace Carlson – Oregon
8. Nick Baldo – Westmont
9. Dustin Emerick – Elmwood-Brimfield
10. Montoya Alejandro – Elmwood Brimfield
11. Nathan Warstler – Georgetown
12. Brad Wrage – Farmington
13. Mike Miroux – Hall
14. Roger Pinon – Quigley Prep
15. Brian Peterson – Fieldcrest
16. Colin Mickow – Princeton
17. Brian Tyne – Polo
18. John Boyle – Tremont
19. Fadi Bakhos – Westmont
20. Malcolm Taylor – Uni High-Urbana

IPTT Sectional Predictions:

Elmwood

Boys:

1. Elmwood / Brimfield
2. Knoxville
3. Tremont
4. Farmington
5. Delevan

Others: Franklin, Rochester

Girls:

1. Elmwood / Brimfield
2. PORTA
3. Monmouth
4. Rochester
5. Pleasant Plains

Others: Tremont, Havana 

Oregon

Boys:

1. Winnebago
2. Oregon
3. Aurora Central Catholic
4. Polo
5. Bureau Valley

Others: Erie / Prophetstown

Girls:

1. Winnebago
2. Aurora Christian
3. Rockford Lutheran
4. Aurora Central Catholic
5. Sherrard

         Others: Rockford Christian, Oregon, Bureau Valley, Harvard

Olympia:

Boys:

1. Paxton Loda Buckley
2. Bloomington Central Catholic
3. Henry
4. Georgetown
5. Eureka

      Others: Olympia, Monticello, St. Joe, and Cumberland

Girls

1. Eureka
2. Urbana Uni High
3. St. Teresa
4. Downs Tri Valley
5. Monticello

      Others: St. Joe

Lisle

Boys:

1. Westmont
2. Ottawa Marquette
3. Beecher
4. Northridge
5. Quigley

     Others: Latin,

Girls:

1. Lisle
2. Beecher
3. Hersher
4. Timothy Christian
5. ???

Benton

Boys:

1. Robinson
2. Effingham St. Anthony
3. Lawrenceville
4. Newton
5. Olney

Girls:

1. Robinson
2. Sparta
3. Effingham St. Anthony
4. Newton
5. ????

Class A Girls

1. Katelyn Bastert  (Carthage) 
2. Olivia Klaus (Eureka)
3. Stephanie Brown   (Tri-Valley)
4. Ryan Eichelberger (Reed Custer)
5. Alisa Baron (Bureau Valley)
6. Alex Palm (Winnebago)
7. Ann Schulte (Aurora Christian)
8. Megan Herman (Havana)
9. Shelbie Pettie (Sherrard)
10. Erin Kelley (Tri-Valley)
11. Rachael Gortowski (Winnebago) 
12. Taneal Pinkston (Robinson)
13. Mary Buzzard (Rockford Luthern)
14. Kerby Waddell   (Monticello)
15. Megan Johnson (Plano)
16. Haley Sach (Mendota)
17. Claire Brown (PORTA)
18. Karin Wirth (Pleasant Plains)
19. Katie Drendel (PORTA)
20. Valerie Cintron (Aurora Central Catholic)

Top 15 Teams:

1. Elmwood Brimfield
2. Winnebago
3. PORTA
4. Rockford Lutheran
5. Aurora Christian
6. Eureka
7. Urbana U-High
8. Robinson
9. Monmouth
10. Aurora Central Catholic
11. Sherrard
12. Decatur St. Teresa
13. Downs Tri Valley
14. Rockford Christian
15. Pleasant Plains

-Class AA Girls Weekly Recap-

*Week #7- week of 10/9/06 

#1 Hinsdale Central- “tied” then #4 York 44-44 in WSC Silver championship but was awarded first place trophy because of 6^th runner rule.  The Red Devils were in a tight battle with York the entire race as the Dukettes plated the first two runners.  HC countered with four runners in the top 12.  It appeared that pack running played the biggest part in the victory.  Sophomore Lauren Zumbach placed 4^th for the Red Devils; next is Hinsdale Central Regional on 10/21.

#2 Barrington- survived a scare from then #8 Palatine Fremd to capture its second MSL title 63-65.  The Fillies trailed much of the race until its formable trio of Samantha Learch, Danielle Locascio, and Rebecca Tracy powered home down the stretch with 5,7,8 finishes.  One of Barrington’s top runners, freshman Melissa Brindise, was out with the flu.  Junior Kala Bingham filled in and placed 21^st; next is Rolling Meadows Regional on 10/21.

#3 Roselle (Lake Park) - won the UEC championship crown in dominating fashion.  The Lancers left no doubt that they are the queens of the Upstate 8 Conference by crushing upstarts St. Charles North and #18 Naperville Neuqua Valley, scoring 43 points to 68 and 71.  The Lancers were led by sophomore Lindsay Flanagan’s 4^th place effort (18:04).  LP went on to place four other scorers in the top 15.  LP scoring sheet= 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, [16], [20]; next is Lake Park Regional on 10/21.

#4 Elmhurst (York) - the Dukettes continued to impress by “tying” #1 Hinsdale Central but was awarded second place honors virtue of the 6^th man scoring.  York started the scoring off with 1-2 finishes courtesy of senior Laurie Dalrymple and junior Maggie Sack.  Christie Caron aided York’s effort in 5^th place.  The Dukettes can walk way with a moral victory in that, the state’s best team appears to be beatable (or close to it); next is Proviso West Regional on 10/21.

#5 Naperville North- won DVC championship scoring 27 pts.  The Huskies placed three runners in the top five and never looked back as they distanced themselves from then #6 Wheaton North.  Junior Elle Metz took honors in a blustery produced 18:43.  It appears that the Huskies are getting primed for their annual post-season run; next is Hinsdale Central Regional on 10/21.

#6 Wheaton North- placed 2^nd in DVC with 67 pts.  The depleted Falcons were led by freshman Kelsey Tharnstrom (3^rd-18:47).  The Falcons suffered a two devastating blows as their two leaders and top runners junior Jackie Laesch and senior Cassidy Wagner are out for the season.  It appears the Falcons pre-season state trophy chances are in doubt.  Stay tuned; next is Wheaton North Regional on 10/21.

#7 Edwardsville- finished second in SW Conference championships.  The Tigerettes ran mostly a junior varsity squad as they prepare for the rigors of a tough state tournament march.  Only two of the top seven raced against winner Mt. Vernon.  Expect a more serious effort this upcoming weekend at regionals; next is Wood River Regional on 10/21.

#8 Palatine Fremd- the Vikings ran their best race of the season by finishing runner-up to a tough #2 Barrington squad.  Everything was set up by Chelsea Bolton’s great performance.  The senior ace harrier held intact with two other runners through 2.75 miles before pulling away for the four- second victory in 18:24.  The win served as a reminder of everything that has transpired to her in the past year (injury during track campaign).  The Viking pack snowballed Bolton’s effort with 14,15,17,18 efforts.  Senior Alison Neubauer led the charge that resulted in a sweet three-second split; next is Rolling Meadows Regional on 10/21.

#9 Chicago (Mother McAuley)- won GCAC championship by 10 points over then #25 Loyola Academy.  The Mighty now turn their marvelous regular season to the post-season; next is Reavis Regional on 10/21.

#10 East Peoria- (10/13) - The Raiders continue to steamroll through central Illinois as they easily won the Illini-States Conference championship by scoring 28 points to 66 for Bartonville Limestone.  Junior Emily Gustafson placed second overall in her team’s 2, 4, 5,6,11 output; next is Metamora Regional on 10/21.

#11 Lisle (Benet Academy) - won 13^th consecutive ESCC title by scoring a scant 27pts.  It was absolutely no contest for the Redwings as they distanced themselves from second place Marian Catholic (96pts).  Abby Higgins won in 17:46.  Her teammates produced 4, 5, and 6 over the next ten spots; next is Hinsdale Central Regional on 10/21.

#12 Orland Park (Sandburg)- finished second to then #16 Lockport 36-35 in Southwest Suburban Blue championship.  The Eagles fell on the short end by junior Kristin Sutherland’s runner-up finish (17:54).  The Eagles appear to have more depth the Lockport but in a five-team meet, every place counts; next is Bremen Regional on 10/21.

#13 Palatine- the up and down Pirates finished third in MSL championship with 80 pts.  Senior Michelle Brunk led her team with a 4^th place effort (18:43).  No other Pirate finished in the top 10 as their pack was too spaced out to cover Barrington and Fremd; next is Wheeling Regional on 10/21.

#14 Tinley Park (Andrew)- placed second to then #19 Lincoln-Way East in the five- team Southwest Suburban Red championship.  The T-Bolts scored 40 points to LWE’s 31.  Kailyn Kuzmuk won in 17:43; next is Bremen Regional on 10/21.

#15 Downers Grove South- the Mustangs enjoyed their annual WSC Gold championship by placing all five scorers in the top ten= 2, 3,4,8,9 for 26pts.  The 1-5 spread was 41 seconds; next is Hinsdale Central Regional on 10/21.

#16 Lockport- won SWSC Blue championship by one point over #12 Sandburg.  For the first time this season, the Porters have their “A-team” line up.  Sophomore Janna Mitsos won overall but it was a healthy Elizabeth Phillips in third place and just four seconds back that put smiles on the Lockport fans.  In addition, key runner Erin Lakie is back to complete a top state trio.  However, there will still be question marks on whether the Porters can shore up the more important 4^th and 5^th scorers; next is Bremen Regional on 10/21.

#17 Mahomet-Seymour- won Cornbelt Conference championship scoring 24 pts.  M-S stacked its five scorers in the top ten: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7; next up is Urbana Regional on 10/21.

#18 Naperville (Neuqua Valley) - perhaps a little letdown after joining the elite top 25.  NV placed a disappointing third at UEC championships behind Lake Park and unranked St. Charles North.  Freshman Megan Taylor led her team in 9^th (18:34).  NV’s 71 pts came via 9, 10, 11, 19, and 22; next is Hinsdale Central Regional on 10/21.

#19 Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East) - won SWSC Red championship crown over then #14 Andrew.  The Griffins were led Maggie Sutor’s runner-up finish.  Four more Griffins crossed the line in the top ten; next is Rich East Regional on 10/21.

#20 Palos Hill (Stagg) - placed third behind two fine teams (Lockport and Sandburg) in SWSC Blue meet with 53pts.  Annette Glaz led her team with a 4^th place finish; next is Reavis Regional on 10/21.

#21 Batavia- won Western Sun Conference championship

#22 LaGrange (Lyons Township) - placed 4^th in WSC Silver championship with 99 pts.  No Lyons runner was among the top ten; next is Argo Regional on 10/21.

#23 Cary-Grove- the Trojans won their third consecutive Fox Valley title.  They actually tied with Prairie Ridge scoring 62 pts but won based on a better 6^th runner finish; next is Woodstock Regional on 10/21.

#24 Oak Park-River Forest- placed third in WSC Silver championship with 91 pts.  Katherine Rack was the only Huskie in the top 10; next is Oak Park-River Forest Regional on 10/21.

#25 Wilmette (Loyola Academy)- placed 2^nd in the GCAC meet to then #9 Mother McAuley; next is Loyola Academy Regional on 10/21.

Class AA Girls Poll

*Week #8- 10/16/06

-Final Poll-

1)     Hinsdale Central

2)     Barrington

3)     Elmhurst (York)

4)     Roselle (Lake Park)

5)     Naperville North

6)     Palatine Fremd

7)     Edwardsville

8)     Chicago (Mother McAuley)

9)     East Peoria

10) Lisle (Benet Academy)

11) Orland Park (Sandburg)

12) Lockport

13) Palatine

14) Wheaton North

15) Downers Grove South

16) Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East)

17) Mahomet-Seymour

18) Batavia

19) Tinley Park (Andrew)

20) Naperville (Neuqua Valley)

21) LaGrange (Lyons Township)

22) Palos Hills (Stagg)

23) St. Charles North

24) Oak Park-River Forest

25) Cary-Grove

Girls AA Super 25- Individuals

*week #8- October 16, 2006

1)     Caitin Comfort (Jr.) Peoria (Notre Dame)- stays unbeaten vs. AA competition by easily winning Mid-States Conference championship in 17:55 at Detweiller Park.  Comfort in perhaps her final easy effort before the state series ran so smooth throughout the race.

2)     Nicole Benson (Jr.) Bartonville (Limestone)- won Illini-States Conference championship in 17:37 for 2.94m over rival Emily Gustafson (E.Peoria).

3)     Janna Mitsos (So.) Lockport- back in action by winning SWSC Blue meet title in 17:53 over a solid field.  One of the victims was previous #2 Kristin Sutherland (Sandburg).

4)     Kristin Sutherland (Jr.) Orland Park (Sandburg)- placed second to Mitsos in a hotly contested battle at conference.  Surely the battles will continue the next few weeks.

5)     Elizabeth “Lizzy” Hynes (So.) St. Charles East- won another close battle over new rival Steph Strasser by 8 seconds in UEC action.

6)     Chelsea Bolton (Sr.) Palatine Fremd- stock continues to rise after huge MSL victory. 

7)     Heather Olson (So.) Gurnee (Warren)- stayed with the pack through 1.5m then  went on a jail-break from the pack and won by 9 seconds.

8)     Abby Higgins (Sr.) Lisle (Benet Academy)- another victory for the unstoppable senior- this time at ESCC meet in 17:46 (pr).

9)     Stephanie Strasser (Fr.) St. Charles North- ran well against Hynes once more at conference action.

10) Amber Stack (Jr.) Wheeling- IDLE. Did not compete in MSL championship due to hip injury.  Stack should be back in action at Wheeling Regional.

11) Laurie Dalyrimple (Sr.) Elmhurst (York)- the story of the year thus far.  Dalyrimple took another step toward top 10 status by winning a strong WSC Silver championship.

12) Kalli Dalton (So.) Hoffman Estates (Conant)- a bad race and sinus infection equals 6^th place in MSL championship.

13) Liz Phillips (Jr.) Lockport- appears to finally be healthy and ready for post-season run.  Phillips ran solid and smart race placing 3^rd- just a few ticks behind teammate and conference champ Mitsos.

14) Stephanie Peisker (So.) Crystal Lake Central- won first post-season crown- the Fox Valley meet in 19:07 over a rugged course.

15) Emily Gustafson (So.) East Peoria- placed second to Benson at Ilini-States.

16) Kristina Aubert (Fr.) Crystal Lake South- bounced back after Peoria debacle two weeks ago with solid second place effort in Fox Valley meet.

17) Haley Staples (So.) Crystal Lake Central- placed third in Fox Valley championship.

18) Katherine Rack (Fr.) Oak Park-River Forest- the freshman sensation continues to impress by placing third in WSC Silver championship.

19) Annette White (Fr.) Mt. Prospect (Prospect)- ran 18:28 in MSL championship that netted a second place to Bolton.  White was actually in contention until the last 300 meters when Bolton jetted away to victory.

20) Stephanie Hughes (Sr.) Chicago Lane Tech- raced to a personal best in Public League Championship (18:04) and fourth consecutive league title.

21) Kailyn Kuzmuk (So.) Tinley Park (Andrew)- won Southwest Suburban Red title.

22) Jess Husted (Sr.) Metamora- 3^rd at Mid- States meet vs. Benson and Gustafson.

23) Maggie Sack (Jr.) Elmhurst (York)- might be on track again with runner-up finish to teammate Dalyrimple in conference championship.

24) Ashley Verplank (Jr.) Bloomington- back in action after being sidelined to injury.  The great middle-distance runner blazed a 18:04 at conference.

25) Amanda Kompanowski (So.) Arlington Heights (St. Viator)- ran career best 17:59 in ESCC title race and finished very close to Higgins.