This year a lot of changes and new arrivals changed the Manor High School Cross Country program in a very positive way. The arrival of Coach Rawls as an assistant for Coach Bohman brought with him a huge amount of enrollment from the Soccer Boys. With such a huge pool of runners and undeniable amount of talent, success to the program was more than assured. A big part of this success was due to the camaraderie and commitment of the athletes and coaches from both programs.
Varsity Boys:
At the beginning of the year, there was a sentiment of confidence from both Coaches and athletes. However the loss of last year’s senior class left big shoes to be filled and an incredible amount of competition. The Varsity Boys starting team was never settled during preseason, making every practice a closed fight for the Varsity spots. Every now and then a J.V. runner would step up and move up to the Varsity team. On the Coaches side, they made this years schedule tougher by pushing the athletes on more competitive and challenging meets. This extra effort leads the Varsity Boys to Win the District championship and their pass to the Regional Meet. At the regional meet, the Boys did an exceptional job in representing manor and finished sixth overall. Junior Juan Jaimes finished 5th place earning his pass to the so desired State Meet. Unfortunately Juan suffered an injury at the Regional Meet that kept him from participating on the State Meet. However the experience is there and it is only a reason for an even more successful season for next year.
At the beginning of the year, there was a sentiment of confidence from both Coaches and athletes. However the loss of last year’s senior class left big shoes to be filled and an incredible amount of competition. The Varsity Boys starting team was never settled during preseason, making every practice a closed fight for the Varsity spots. Every now and then a J.V. runner would step up and move up to the Varsity team. On the Coaches side, they made this years schedule tougher by pushing the athletes on more competitive and challenging meets. This extra effort leads the Varsity Boys to Win the District championship and their pass to the Regional Meet. At the regional meet, the Boys did an exceptional job in representing manor and finished sixth overall. Junior Juan Jaimes finished 5th place earning his pass to the so desired State Meet. Unfortunately Juan suffered an injury at the Regional Meet that kept him from participating on the State Meet. However the experience is there and it is only a reason for an even more successful season for next year.
J.V. Boys:
Success for the J.V. Boys was more than announced since the beginning of the season. With such a vast amount of talent and such a determined group of athletes, nothing less than a District Championship would be accepted. They fought at every practice and sometimes outhustled the Varsity Boys making practices competitive and effective but, not everything was competition and individual achievements. The J.V Boys knew their role was to push the Varsity Boys and at the same time get better. An atmosphere of camaraderie and friendship was developed and both teams supported each other like a family. By the time the District Meet came, the J.V. team was a team of experienced runners that were prepared well enough for the Varsity level. They Won the District Championship with an incredible advantage and brought home the second championship of the season.
Success for the J.V. Boys was more than announced since the beginning of the season. With such a vast amount of talent and such a determined group of athletes, nothing less than a District Championship would be accepted. They fought at every practice and sometimes outhustled the Varsity Boys making practices competitive and effective but, not everything was competition and individual achievements. The J.V Boys knew their role was to push the Varsity Boys and at the same time get better. An atmosphere of camaraderie and friendship was developed and both teams supported each other like a family. By the time the District Meet came, the J.V. team was a team of experienced runners that were prepared well enough for the Varsity level. They Won the District Championship with an incredible advantage and brought home the second championship of the season.
Varsity Girls:
The loss of crucial runners from last year left the Lady Mustangs in a very tough situation. They struggled thought the preseason having their highs and lows. However they did a very decent preseason for the type of challenges they faced against 4A schools. With one of their fastest runners injured a week before the District Meet and various members of the team with sore muscles, their season seemed to be falling apart. Surprisingly at the District Meet, the Ladies fought hard and none one of them gave up. They finished 4th overall missing regionals by one place. Although they didn’t qualified as a team, Aimee Slagle did arriving 5th place.
J.V. Girls:
The J.V. Girls had a tough season. Since most of the experienced runners were at the Varsity level, the team struggled thought the preseason but managed to stay in float and get better. Every practice was a learning experience and the enrollment increased significantly this not only helped the J.V. team but it also pushed the Varsity Girls. The day of the District Meet, The J.V. Girls stepped up and surprised everybody. The J.V. girls won District with a significant lead and earned the respect of the whole community.
The loss of crucial runners from last year left the Lady Mustangs in a very tough situation. They struggled thought the preseason having their highs and lows. However they did a very decent preseason for the type of challenges they faced against 4A schools. With one of their fastest runners injured a week before the District Meet and various members of the team with sore muscles, their season seemed to be falling apart. Surprisingly at the District Meet, the Ladies fought hard and none one of them gave up. They finished 4th overall missing regionals by one place. Although they didn’t qualified as a team, Aimee Slagle did arriving 5th place.
J.V. Girls:
The J.V. Girls had a tough season. Since most of the experienced runners were at the Varsity level, the team struggled thought the preseason but managed to stay in float and get better. Every practice was a learning experience and the enrollment increased significantly this not only helped the J.V. team but it also pushed the Varsity Girls. The day of the District Meet, The J.V. Girls stepped up and surprised everybody. The J.V. girls won District with a significant lead and earned the respect of the whole community.
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