REDMOND HIGH SCHOOL – BOYS
Head Coach: Denis Villeneuve, 20th year
Last Year: 11-2, 2nd place 4A Kingco, 1st place Districts, 7th place 4A state meet
2010 turnout numbers: 60 total boys and girls
KEY RETURNERS
Sr. Miles Hille: After running in the shadows of Mack and Will Young last year, he’s the top dog. Has been working on endurance and training all summer to prepare for his senior season.
Soph. Jonathan Stevens: Young runner will be big part of program’s future. Made state last year and finished middle-of-the-pack.
Jr. Max Dunn, Sr. Cotter Boyle: Pair of state returners round out solid top four for the Mustangs.
TOP NEWCOMER
Fr. Zach Kirwan: Incoming freshman really impressed at tryouts and his first Kingco meet. Has a ton of potential.
TOP COMPETITION
Ballard, Skyline, Garfield, Issaquah, Inglemoor. All have many returners and solid, deep programs.
REDMOND HIGH SCHOOL – GIRLS
Head Coach: Denis Villeneuve, 20th year
Last Year: 12-1, 2nd place 4A Kingco, 2nd place Districts, 6th place 4A State Meet
KEY RETURNERS
Jr. Holly Young: Highest state finisher (36th) last year out of anyone on either Mustang team. Will be a threat in the postseason if she can keep improving her times.
Sr. Jenna Sanders: Middle-of-the-pack finisher at state last year looking to have a breakout year on the trails.
Jr. Allie Nichols: Third varsity returner who made state last year
TOP NEWCOMERS
Soph. Lila Rice, Fr. Kelsey Dunn: Pair of first-year runners looking really strong. Dunn actually placed first on the team during the pre-season Kingco meet last Thursday with a time of 20 minutes, five seconds in the 5,000 meters.
TOP COMPETITION
Eastlake (two-time defending state champions), Roosevelt, Woodinville, Newport.
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THE BEAR CREEK SCHOOL – BOYS
Head Coach: David Miller, 6th year
Last Year: 2nd place, 2B Sea-Tac League
2010 turnout numbers: 13
KEY RETURNERS
Sr. Evan Simpson: Ran a team-best 18:51 at districts last year, finished middle-of-the-pack at state. Ran 50 miles a week this summer and is poised to break the school record of 17:39.
Soph. Jimmy Gorzalski: Made state as a freshman last year, has potential and should keep improving as he grows physically stronger.
TOP NEWCOMERS
Frs. David Broaddus, Jacob Benson: Standout freshmen who ran No. 2 and No. 4 on the team, respectively, during pre-season time trials.
COACH’S CORNER:
“The boys’ team is very young with only one senior. Evan Simpson trained at a high level this summer and opened up the season with a fast 2-mile time trial.” – Head coach David Miller
TOP COMPETITION
Mount Rainier Lutheran – Fourth in state last year, and its top runner finished fifth in the Ocasta Invitational last Saturday. Crosspoint Academy also returns every runner, including a standout sophomore who broke 18 minutes at state last year, helping the team finish 11th.
THE BEAR CREEK SCHOOL – GIRLS
Head Coach: David Miller, fifth year
Last Year: Did not field full team due to injury
2009 turnout numbers: 6
KEY RETURNERS
Jr. Joy Twentyman: Ran a 21:34 last fall before season-ending illness. Looking to come back strong and lead the team this year.
Sr. Adelaide Tillinghast: Returns to the team after a year off. Ran on the 2008 district championship team with Twentyman.
TOP NEWCOMER
Fr. Bridget Daughter: Solid-looking 9th-grader who is right behind Tillinghast time-wise.
COACH’S CORNER
“The girls team is quite good, but only has six girls, thus injury or illness could end it all as cross-country requires five to compete. The girls and boys both look to return to state and hopefully summit the podium by making the top four.” – Head coach David Miller.
TOP COMPETITION
Crosspoint Academy: Fifth at state last year and return a ton of runners.
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THE OVERLAKE SCHOOL – BOYS
Head Coach: Micah Orr, 1st year
Last Year: Last place 1A Emerald City League
2009 turnout numbers: 16
KEY RETURNERS
Sr. Georges Petitpas: Top returning runner placed 19th in league last year. Team captain is a great leader and always eager to improve.
Jr. Trym Torvund: Standout tennis player is ultra-competitive on the course and brings his best.
Jr. Ian Berude: Team’s No. 5 returner looks really improved from last year and could challenge for top spot.
Sophs. Connor Buhaly, Curt Yokoyama: Both coming off solid freshman campaigns. Buhaly has limitless potential and Yokoyama may have the most pure speed on the team.
TOP NEWCOMER
Fr. Dylan Reynolds: Last year’s Emerald City League middle school champion will be a great addition.
COACH’S CORNER
“Could surprise some folks, after having finished last in league past few seasons … I expect us to challenge for the top three spots in the Emerald City League Championships, with a chance to send a couple runners to state. The main thing is bringing our young core along. Transitions to new coaches are always tough, but I think we have a great group of kids who really want to raise the standard of what XC at Overlake is all about. I’m excited to be a part of it.” – Head Coach Micah Orr
THE OVERLAKE SCHOOL – GIRLS
Head Coach: Marcus Phills, 1st year
Last Year: Last place 1A Emerald City League
2009 turnout numbers: 6
KEY RETURNER
Sr. Sholeh Hajmiragha: Only returning letterwinner posted a career-best 24:07 last year at the Westside Classic
COACH’S CORNER
“We have a good, young freshman group that can help support Sholeh and build on the future.” – Head Coach Marcus Phills
