Saturday, September 1, 2012

Another close defeat - or was it? SJA wins after review!

Trying their hands, er feet, at a new meet the Jags arrived at Westerville North's classic not knowing what to expect, and left there the same way. Scores weren't announced for hours due to timing difficulties, but when they were the results originally had SJA finished second by one point. However as of Sunday morning the message was sent that SJA in fact WON THE MEET!

Top scores: SJA 56 points, Westerville North 62, Gahanna Lincoln 72, Pickerington North 78.

Saint Joseph saw senior Emily Bauer lead the way with an 8th place PR of 20:41. Just behind her was junior Alesha Vovk in 20:47 and finishing 3rd for the Jags was Rachel McGuire in 20:54. The rest of the top 7 were Mel Ward (21:23), Jill Bresnahan (21:26), Mallory Fahey (21:57), and Jessica Bresnahan (22:02).

In the open race is was clear the Jaguars were the class of the field finishing with 6 girls in the top 11 places. Senior Helen Steve was first overall in 22:18. Bridget Egan was 2nd, Audrianna Farris 5th, Molly Moore 8th, Bridget McGuire 10th, and Rachel Cogar 11th.
Helen Steve was voted MVP of the meet for the Jags, but many were nominated including; Alesha Vovk, Becca Sedlak, Sami Taylor, Mel Ward, and Katie Waters,

The Jags compete at the Tiffin Carnival next Saturday.

See pictures of the meet under the "pictures 2012" link

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