The Notre Dame Boys Cross Country Team suffered their first loss of 2008, dropping a one point decision to Oakfield (27-28). The Irish cruised past Avon (18-42), Livonia (17-43), and Dansville (19-40). Quin O'Connor (17:23) again led the Fighting Irish finishing second behind an experienced Kevin Grazioplene (17:14) of Oakfield. Kevin Pawlak (17:52) placed fifth with Matt Jackson (17:57) just behind in sixth. Eric Shormann rounded out the top 10 in 18:32. Nate Flumerfeldt was the Irish fifth man placing 14th in 18:58, a lifetime best time on the flat and fast Avon course. Marshall Argenta (20:39) had the best finish for the Irish, holding off an Avon and Dansville runner for the 26th spot, while Andrew Fischer also had a lifetime best time for the Irish finishing in 21:03. The team is now 10-1.
Other Irish finishers include:
Taylor Alexander 19:23 (16th)
Vince Stadler 21:14 (33rd)
Matt Sausner 21:42 (34th)
Conlan Edwards 33:50 (45th)
James Barcomb 43:52 (46th)
The Fighting Irish Girls were victorious over Avon (24-32) and Livonia (25-30) and lost to Oakfield (22-34) and Dansville (23-35). Ashley Calarco (20:58) finished in second behind fellow state rep Kim Mills of Oakfield. Jill Marshall was again strong for the Irish running a lifetime best of 22:44 to take the ninth spot. Haley Alexander (23:56) made a strong last mile effort to place 17th with Meghan Zickl (23:58) taking 19th. Rachel Berggren ran tough to place 26th in 25:45. LeeAnn Tindell (33:59) looked very strong and showed great improvement in her 33rd place finish. The Irish are now 8-3.
Other Lady Irish Harriers:
Teresa Jackson 27:55 (27th)
Tia Arnold 31:51 (32nd)
Kate Spadaccia 36:00 (34th)
