A new year...a new team...a new coach!

The Broncos have already said goodbye to the departing seniors and have now welcomed several new team members.  Their initiation into the world of Cross Country began with our annual trip to Concordia University in Mequon, WI.  The new fearless leader is Coach Goffron.  Ana Garcia has returned for a second year as assistant coach.

Below are images from the pre-race activities the night before as well as all the races.  Enjoy!

Today's meet was on the beautiful campus of Concordia University, on the shores of Lake Michigan.

  

Every team needs a mascot.  Ours is supposed to be a Bronco, but I guess this Panda will have to do!

First official event was the coaches' race.  Both Mr. G and Ana decided to lead by example!

 

                

Second event of the day: Girls' Varsity 4 K...ready and waiting for the starting gun.

They're off!

First for the team, 10th overall, racing toward the finish line.

Final time: 17:08.24, a 29 second improvement from last year.

Following close behind and in 13th place overall.

Final time: 17:22.98 (19 second improvement over last year)

A strong finish for her first race!!!!

Final time: 19:20.81 (3rd fastest freshman in the group!)

Another strong finish.

Final time: 19:38.01 (a whopping 82 second improvement from last year!!!)

Ending the race with a strong kick and passing a fellow competitor.

Final time: 20:43.11

 Overall, the girls got 6th place (out of 8 teams)

Not able to run today, but that didn't stop her from being an enthusiastic cheerleader!!!

 Now for the boys' 5K.  These two stuck together like glue for the entire race!

Some were just too fast for the camera!

Coming in for the finish...which will beat out the other???

Frankie:  19:18.54 (20th place)

Sean:      19:20.33  (21st place)

A great finish:   21:43.19

First 5K ever:  22:19.20

Final time: 23:01.77

23:43.84, in spite of fighting a cramp!

24:44.36

25:20.4

26:39.53

The boys' overall placing was 7th out of 9 teams.

AWARDS CEREMONY!!!

Awards ceremony for the top 15 finishers.

Our medal winners of the day...10th and 13th place.  Well done, girls!!!

 Not a bad start for the first meet of the year.  Well done, EVERYONE!!!!

Next stop, Niles.

See you next Tuesday!!!