Hale XC Week 6

Lots to celebrate this week as a team.  Let's take a look at the outcomes.  

JV – 8th out of 21 teams
I think we did a really nice job of Overcoming (the “O” in VICTORS) on the JV side this week. We had guys battling through sickness, stress, and even one whose spikes broke during pre-race strides! Yet, they went out, competed hard, and came away with a quality performance, beating more than half the teams at the meet.

• JV Athlete of the Week: Congratulations to Isaac Kuenzli! He showed great valor by putting himself in a new position, battling the whole way, and earning a nearly one-minute PR. Even more impressive, he was our 5th scorer, which is always a key role. Great job, Isaac, and congrats to our JV squad on a strong meet!

Varsity – 1st out of 21 teams!
Our boys raced with a lot of purpose. At the mile mark, they were bunched near the front, ready to fight for each other — which was awesome to see.

• Special congrats to medal winners: Ethan Plier (6th), Koda Bruner (9th), and Joseph Ventura (16th)!
• Varsity Athlete of the Week: Henry Roemer had a breakout performance, showing the courage to run up with the top pack. He earned a nearly one-minute PR and finished as our 5th scorer, much closer to our 4th. That gap closing was huge for team scoring and a big reason why we brought home the win. Congrats, Henry, and congratulations to the entire varsity squad on the team victory!

Looking Ahead
​As exciting as this win was, we can’t be satisfied. If we want to achieve our goals at the end of the season, we must keep improving. Every athlete is a contributor, and each guy needs to push the next one daily. That’s how we’ll continue to grow.
Practice: Normal schedule, 3:15 p.m. Monday–Friday
Friday: Pasta dinner hosted by the Vahovicks- 12465 w Euclid ave
Saturday – Kettle Moraine Laser Relays

• Location: Nagawaukee Park (½ mile north of I-94 on Hwy 83). Course map here.
• Bus: Arrive 6:40 a.m., depart 7:00 a.m.
• Race Times:
  • 8:45 – Boys JV
  • 9:30 – Boys Varsity (5–8)
  • 10:00 – Boys Varsity (1–4)
  • 10:30 – Girls Varsity (5–8)
  • 11:00 – Girls Varsity (1–4)
  • 11:30 – Girls JV
• Results: Available at pttiming.com.
• Awards:
  • Varsity 1–4 & 5–8: Medals 1–10; team awards for top 2 per division (large/small school).
  • JV: Medals 1–25; team award for 1st place.
  • Awards available for pickup after each race.
• Fees:
  • Bus fee: $28 (pay online within 5 days; license plate number required).
  • Parking: $7 per car (free with 2025 Waukesha County Park Pass). Limited handicap parking near finish line.

The Laser Relays are a fun format — varsity splits into two races (1–4 and 5–8), giving our 5–8 runners a chance to practice being near the front.


Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Looking forward to another great week!


Coach Dewitt