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Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. State Finals
5.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
The Eagles take first in the MHSAA state finals and capture their 7th state championship in cross country. The Eagles, ranked number one in every poll this season, finished a nearly perfect season. The teams only meet they didn't win was the County Meet where they rested 7 members of the varsity team. The team won the Benzie Invitational, the Christian Schools invite, the Ottawa Hills invite, the Otsego invite, the Portage invite, the OK White Championship, the Allendale regional, and now the MHSAA finals at Michigan International Speedway. Earning all state for the Eagles were senior Natalie VanOtteren, and sophomores Lilah Poel and Ellie Scholma. Seniors Payton Holtz, Naomi Nelson, and Adia Sikkema all ran great at the finals, as did Freshman Lucy Waalkes. Payton narrowly missed earning all-state by one place. The Eagles are grateful for the large fan based at MIS.
See you in 2024!!
Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. Kent County Championship
6.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. Multiple Opponents
6.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. Multiple Opponents
7.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. Christian Schools Invitational
7.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. OK White Jamboree #1
7.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. Multiple Apponents @ Benzie
8.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. State Finals
5.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
The Eagles take first in the MHSAA state finals and capture their 7th state championship in cross country. The Eagles, ranked number one in every poll this season, finished a nearly perfect season. The teams only meet they didn't win was the County Meet where they rested 7 members of the varsity team. The team won the Benzie Invitational, the Christian Schools invite, the Ottawa Hills invite, the Otsego invite, the Portage invite, the OK White Championship, the Allendale regional, and now the MHSAA finals at Michigan International Speedway. Earning all state for the Eagles were senior Natalie VanOtteren, and sophomores Lilah Poel and Ellie Scholma. Seniors Payton Holtz, Naomi Nelson, and Adia Sikkema all ran great at the finals, as did Freshman Lucy Waalkes. Payton narrowly missed earning all-state by one place. The Eagles are grateful for the large fan based at MIS.
See you in 2024!!
Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. Regional Meet
5.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
The Eagles took first place in the Regional Meet at Allendale and move on to the Finals at MIS Saturday, November 4. The Eagles were led by Natalie VanOtteren in 1st, Lilah Poel in 4th, Ellie Scholma in 5th, Payton Holtz in 8th, Naomi Nelson in 14th, Lucy Waalkes in 17th, and Adia Sikkema in 20th.
The JV team was also able to take first in the PROM - post regional open meet. Top five Eagles were Annika TerBeek in 2nd, Zoe Hoekstra in 4th, Sara Huyser in 8th, Anika Bouwman in 11th, and Gwyn Artz in 21st.
Running PR's on the day were Lucy and Gwyn, plus Audrey Brouwer, Billah Namutosi, Willa Peterson, Hannah VanAllen, and Anna Watrous.
The Eagles final race is at Michigan International Speedway Saturday at 1:30. Purchase tickets at MHSAA web site.
Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. OK White Final
6.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
The Eagles took first place in the OK Wite final, 21 points ahead of runner up EGR. The Eagles captured all 4 jamborees and thus the league title as well. They were led by Natalie Van Otteren in 4th, Ellie Scholma in 5th, Lilah Poel in 6th, Payton Holtz in 7th, Naomi Nelson in 9th, Lucy Waalkes in 12th, Adia Sikkema in 13th, and Annika TerBeek in 14th.
Running PRs on the night were Ellie, Lucy, Anika Bouwman, Julia Duimstra, Vivi Duncan, and Sara Huyser.
The Eagles race again next Saturday in their regional at Allendale.
Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. Kent County Championship
6.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
The Eagles finished in third place in the Kent County Championship Meet. The Eagles were led by Sophomore Annika TerBeek in 6th, Freshmen Zoe Hoeksrta and Vivi Duncan in 9th and 19th, Seniors Sara Huyser and Robyn Tatko in 24th and 29th, Freshman Gwyn Artz in 31st, and Senior Hannah Grace Wildschut in 32nd.
There were 8 Eagles still able to PR despite the soggy course. They were Zoe, Sara, Gwyn, Audrey Brouwer, Julia Duimstra, Mia Roe, Sophia Roeloffs, and Anna Watrous.
The Eagle compete in the OK White Final Wednesday at Riverside Park.
Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. Multiple Opponents
6.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
The Eagles were able to capture first place in the Portage Invitational topping the 50 team field. Leading the Eagles were Natalie VanOtteren in 2nd, Ellie Scholma in 7th, Naomi Nelson in 19th, Payton Holtz in 24th, Adia Sikkema in 48th, and Lucy Waalkes in 50th.
The Eagle JV team also took first. Zoe Hoekstra, Annika TerBeek, and Vivi Duncan went 2,3,and 4, while Anika Bouwman was 12th, and Robyn Tatko was 14th to complete the scoring members of the team.
Those that set PR's despite the wet course were Gwyn Artz, Anika Bouwman, Audrey Brouwer, Julia Duimstra, Vivi Duncan, Zoe Hoekstra, Robyn Klein, Willa Peterson, Sophia Roeloffs, Anna Watrous, and Makayla Wynbeek.
Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. OK White #3
6.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
The Eagles placed 5 runners in the top 7 and easily won OK White jamboree # 3. The Eagles scored 23, with FHC second with 58, and EGR third with 82 points. Natalie VanOtteren was 1st, Ellie Scholma 4th, Lilah Poel 5th, Payton Holtz 6th, and Naomi Nelson 7th. Adia Sikkema was the next Eagle in 11th, and Lucy Waalkes 14th. Next up for the Eagles is the Portage Invite, with nearly one third of all Michigan division 2 High Schools in attendance. The Eagle varsity run at 12:30, so get there early to secure a spot!
Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. Otsego Invite
6.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
The Eagles took first place in the Otsego Invite Saturday. They were led by Natalie VanOtteren in 1st, Ellie Scholma in 5th, Lilah Poel in 7th, Payton Holtz in 8th, Naomi Nelson in 15th, Adia Sikkema in 22nd, and Annika TerBeek in 25th. A second Eagle varsity squad took 7th led by Lucy Waalkes in 26th, Zoe Hoekstra in 29th, Sara Huyser in 55th, Vivi Duncan in 56th, Anika Bouwman in 60th, and Robyn Tatko in 74th.
The Eagle JV team took 3rd led by Lily Tatko, Mia Powell, and Gwyn Artz, in 10th, 11th, and 13th.
Eagle PR runners were: Gwyn Artz, Anika Bouwman, Audrey Brouwer, Julia Duimstra, Vivi Duncan, Zoe Hoekstra, Payton Holtz, Robyn Klien, Willa Peterson, Lilah Poel, Sophia Roelofs, and Ellie Scholma.
The Eagles return to league action Wednesday at Lowell.
Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. CFE
7.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
The Eagles took first place in the Cougar division at the CFE meet at South Christian Saturday morning. The Eagles scored just 28 points, nearly 40 ahead of runner up Holland Christian. The Eagles placed all 7 runners in the top 16 with Natalie VanOtteren 1st, Ellie Scholma 4th, Lilah Poel 5th, Payton Holtz 6th, Annika TerBeek 12th, Adia Sikkema 15th, and Lucy Waalkes 16th.
The Eagle JV team also took first, with 4 runners in the top 6. Hannah Grace Wildschut took first, Sara Huyser 3rd, Anika Bouwman 4th, and Robyn Tatko 6th.
The Eagle Freshmen team took 2nd, led by Zoe Hoekstra in 3rd, Vivi Duncan in 5th, and Gwyn Artz in 11th.
Running PR's on the day included Natalie, Payton, Annika TB, Lucy, Hannah Grace, Sara, Anika B, Zoe, Gwyn, Audrey Brouwer, Julia Duimstra, Robyn Klien, Billah Namutosi, Hannah VanAllen, Anna Watrous, and Makayla Wynbeek.
Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. OK White #2
7.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
The Eagles took first Wednesday in the second OK White jamboree. With 5 runners in the top 8, the Eagles scored just 27 points. FHC was second with 58 points. The Eagles were led by Natalie VanOtteren in first, Ellie Scholma in 5th, Lilah Poel in 6th, Payton Holtz in 7th, and Naomi Nelson in 8th. Three more Eagles also cracked the top 20 when Adia Sikkema, Lucy Waalkes, and Annika TerBeek went 16th, 17th, and 18th.
There were only two PR's on the day, run by Gwyn Artz and Audrey Brouwer. The Eagles return to South Saturday. First race at 8:30
Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. Multiple Opponents
7.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
The Eagles team rolled in the Ottawa Hills Invite at Riverside Park Friday, scoring just 39 points in the 19 team event. The Eagles scoring 5 all placed in the top 11, when Natalie VanOtteren was 2nd, Ellie Scolma was 7th, Lilah Poel 9th, Naomi Nelson 10th, and Payton Holtz 11th. Aidia Sikkema and Lucy Waalkes were 19th and 20th to round out the top 7. Ellie, Lilah, Lucy, and Vivi Duncan all ran PR times in the varsity race.
The Eagles JV team also took first place. Sara Huyser was the race champion, followed by teammate Zoe Hoekstra in 2nd. Running PR times in the JV race were Sara, Zoe, Gwy Artz, Julia Duimstra, Robyn Klien, Billah Namutosi, Willa Peterson, and Sophia Roeloffs.
Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. Christian Schools Invitational
7.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
The Eagles took first in the annual meet of Christian High Schools, scoring 41 points. Unity Christian was second with 70 points. Natalie VanOtteren and Ellie Scholma ran together wire to wire to claim the top two spots. Teammate Payton Holtz was just behind in 4th. Following her were Annika TerBeek in 17th, Lucy Waalkes in 18th, Hannah Grace Wildschut in 31st, and Viv Duncan in 33rd.
The Eagle JV team finished second to Unity Christian by 9 points. Leading the charge for the Eagles were Zoe Hoekstra, Robyn Tatko, and Sara Huyser in 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Zoe and Makayla Wynbeek were the only two Eagles to PR in the race.
The Eagles run again Friday at Riverside Park.
Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. OK White Jamboree #1
7.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
The Eagles begin defense of their 2022 league championship by winning OK White jamboree #1. Winning the race was Natalie VanOtteren, followed by Ellie Scholma, Naomi Nelson, and Lilah Poel in 5th, 6th, and 7th. Payton Holtz was 10th, Adia Sikkema 15th, and Lucy Waalkes, with a huge PR, in 17th to round out the Eagles top 7. The Eagles scored 29 with second place Forest Hills Central at 55.
Other Eagle PR's were: Audrey Brouwer, Julia Duimstra, Viv Duncan, Sara Huyser, Billah Namutosi, Sophia Roelofs, Hannah VanAllen, Hannah Grace Wildschut, and Makayla Wynbeek.
The Eagles travel to South Christian Saturday for the Christian Schools Invite.
Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. Multiple Apponents @ Benzie
8.0 months ago
| Doug Jager
Eagles Lose: -
The Eagles started out the 2023 season with a convincing first place showing at the Benzie Invitational Saturday. The Eagles put all five scorers in the top 16 runners, scoring just 49 points, 25 better than runner-up division 1 power, Ann Arbor Pioneer. Scoring for the Eagles was Natalie VanOtteren in 4th, Ellie Scholma in 8th, Naomi Nelson in 10th, Lilah Poel in 11th, and Payton Holtz in 16th. Rounding out the top seven were Adia Sikkema in 32nd and Annika TerBeek in 39th.
On the JV side, the Eagles also took first. Robyn and Lily Tatko went 1st and 2nd, followed by Sara Huyser in 4th, Gwyn Artz in 8th, and Anika Bouwman in 9th.
The Eagles are off until after Labor Day, when league contests begin.