as reported by Coach Len Goldman
On Monday, September 26th, PMS hosted the largest meet to
date in league history with 407 runners! Thank you to the parents who came to
cheer, drove, provided snacks and volunteered. Everything went well, no runners
fell down, and we stayed pretty much on schedule, finishing the last race around
5:30 p.m.
All the kids on the team ran well
and time permits me to name just a few. Mitchell Bloemker, 6th grade, in his
first cross country race, set a new school course record of 7:00.6 and finished in 2nd
place. In the 7/8th grade boys race, Everett Ellis set a new school course
record for 8th grade boys in a time of 7:09.3 and 4th place. 6th graders ran
about a mile, 7/8th graders about 1.25 miles Just missing the school course
record for 7th grade girls was Ava Podell in 8th place, 8:07.3, one second
off the record. For the 6th grade girs race, we had several girls finish in the
top 10, with Genevieve Raushenbush leading the way in 5th place.Over 60 PMS
runners competed and I try to emphasize to the kids the important thing is
trying your best and finishing. Every team member can take pride and
satisfaction in their accomplishment and it is an important building block in
enjoying running for the healthy activity that it is.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Cross Country Prospect Sierra Meet
as reported by Coach Len Goldman
About 50 Piedmont kids ran in our first meet of the season at Cerrito Vista Park in El Cerrito. It was a hot day, the course is a bit hilly and has its own little quirks. The first race was the 6th grade boys race. Please note space does not allow me to mention every child who ran in the race. 13 Piedmont boys ran in this race including two who are in our 5th grade development program. Henry Cooper, a 5th grader was our first finisher in 11th place, followed by Walter Teitelbaum in 12th place. In fact the first 5 Piedmont runners finished together in places 11 through 15th place.
Next was the 6th grade girls race and we had 12 kids in this race. Leading the way was Minnie Cooper in 5th place, closely followed by Genevieve Raushenbush in 6th, and Kate Gross-Whitaker in 8th place. Our 7th & 8th grade boys competed next; due to an 8th grade field trip no 8th grade boys ran in this race. Blake Gruendl was the team's first finisher in 7th place and Joseph Chu finished in 14th place. A total of ten 7th grade boys ran in this race.
The final race was the 7/8th grade girls race with 8 girls competing. Finishing in 6th place was 8th grader Emma Seevak. Again, all the kids ran well, and I am sorry I can't mention everyone.
About 50 Piedmont kids ran in our first meet of the season at Cerrito Vista Park in El Cerrito. It was a hot day, the course is a bit hilly and has its own little quirks. The first race was the 6th grade boys race. Please note space does not allow me to mention every child who ran in the race. 13 Piedmont boys ran in this race including two who are in our 5th grade development program. Henry Cooper, a 5th grader was our first finisher in 11th place, followed by Walter Teitelbaum in 12th place. In fact the first 5 Piedmont runners finished together in places 11 through 15th place.
Next was the 6th grade girls race and we had 12 kids in this race. Leading the way was Minnie Cooper in 5th place, closely followed by Genevieve Raushenbush in 6th, and Kate Gross-Whitaker in 8th place. Our 7th & 8th grade boys competed next; due to an 8th grade field trip no 8th grade boys ran in this race. Blake Gruendl was the team's first finisher in 7th place and Joseph Chu finished in 14th place. A total of ten 7th grade boys ran in this race.
The final race was the 7/8th grade girls race with 8 girls competing. Finishing in 6th place was 8th grader Emma Seevak. Again, all the kids ran well, and I am sorry I can't mention everyone.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Fall Sports have begun!
Stay tuned for coverage of your favorite middle school athletes in Flag Football, Cross Country and Volleyball.
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