Atlanta Classic 9/26/15

Coach Moore's Report

Thomas Moore claims individual win as Titan Boys Finish a Close Second in Atlanta Classic; Girls Take 6th

Thomas Moore was one of three Titans to take an individual victory on Saturday at Clinton Nature Preserve in the Atlanta Classic, but the boys team fell two points short of a win to AAAA-rival Whitewater in the 18-team championship division that featured top teams from three states. The girls' varsity ran an outstanding race in a highly competive field, taking 6th place among 14 teams. 

Allie Dominicali (21:39) was first to the tape in the girls' JV race, and Jacob Ash (18:18) led the boys JV race, giving the Titans three individual winners in their four races. 

The individual win in the boys race gave Moore win number two for the season; he set a course record in winning the season-opening NEGA Invitational. The Titans just missed having three runners in the top ten (145-runner field) as Anthony Potts took 5th in 16:35 and Harper Sigler was 11th in 16:52. The Frosh tandem of Brady Kalessa and Dawson Frey were 23rd and 25th (in 17:24 and 17:28), respectively. Andrew Cowick was one spot back (26th in 17:31), and Austin Joost took 52nd in 18:15. 

In the girls' race, Mackenzie Morse shattered the 20-minute barrier with a 13th place finish in 19:50. A sophomore trio of Sophie Brown (28th in 20:57), Gabby Huff-Streiter (30th in 21:05), and Kate Mattison (36th in 21:12) had awesome races. Hollis Brown rounded out the top five (37th in 21:17). Melanie Bowden (44th in 21:36) and Courtney Jones (50th in 21:50) also contributed varsity scores.

The boys' JV supported Ash's winning effort with 3rd (Joel Winston), 9th (Daniel Smith),10th (Zac Cason), 11th (Jon Hobus), 13th (Jonovan Dawson), and 16th (Ryan Roddy). 

Dominicali got great support in the girls' JV race from Anna Cobb (2nd), Anna Marie Garmon (3rd), Komal Parikh (5th), Amy Gayer (6th), Rachel Sigler (9th), and Christina Vogt (10th). 

                                      

Carrollton Orthopedic Invitational 9/12/15

Coach Moore's Report

Titan Runners Take on Top Teams from State and Neighboring States in Carrollton

The championship race division at Saturday's Carrollton Orthopedic Invitational brought top Georgia teams from all classifications as well as teams from Florida and Alabama. The Titan boys finished 9th of 25 teams while the girls were 10th in a 20-team field. The hilly Carrollton course will host the state meet on Nov. 7th. 

Mackenzie Morse once again ran first on the team, taking 32nd overall (21:21) just 15 hours after losing a race against two angry yellow jackets. Morse got outstanding support from fellow Lady Titans, five of whom finished within 25 spots. Sophie Brown (57th in 21:59) edged Gabby Huff-Streiter (59th in 22:03). Courtney Jones (70th in 22:18), Melanie Bowden (78th in 22:24) and Kate Mattison (82nd in 22:37) formed a formidable pack, with Hollis Brown (92nd in 22:49) and Anna Cobb 108th in 23:12) rounding out a great team effort. 

In the boys' race, Thomas Moore (7th overall in 16:56) continued to lead the Titans. Anthony Potts ran strong, taking 33rd in 17:40. Dawson Frey took 70th in 18:17, just ahead of fellow freshman Brady Kalessa (73rd in 18:21). Andrew Cowick raced fifth (90th in 18:30). Austin Joost (123rd in 18:53) and Jacob Ash (157th in 19:32) contributed top-seven finishes. Wanya Newton (181st in 20:02) and Jon Hobus (206th in 21:02) rounded out the Titan varsity.

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North Oconee hosts XC Meet 9/3/15

Titan JV Harriers Face Varsity Teams in Home Meet

As varsity runners trained to prepare for the Sept. 12th Carrollton Orthoepedic meet, JV runners stepped in to compete against varsity squads in a 15-team field at NOHS on Thursday, Sept. 3rd. Led by Allie Dominicali (5th in 22:42) and Peyton Coates (10th in 23:52), the girls took 2nd of 11 teams. Komal Parikh was 18th in 24:16, with Amy Gayer (19th in 24:17) and Christina Vogt (33rd in 26:10) taking top-five team spots. Maggie Morris and Ellis Hudson contributed scoring finishes. 

The boys were 8th in the 13-team field. Jacob Ash (32nd in 19:49) and Wanya Newton (37th in 20:12) paced the Titans. Ryan Roddy (44th in 20:32), Joel Winston (50th in 21:03), and Jon Hobus (51st in 21:06) claimed top-five scores, with JJ Ekeler and Colin McCormick rounding out the team scoring. 

In the JV races the Titans were 3rd of 9 teams and the Lady Titans were 2nd of 3. Franco Plathottathil, Zac Cason, Colin Waterfill, Cole Lannon, and Conar Jensen were top-five scorers; Nate Poulter and Lucas Keeton were 6-7 for NO. Abby Smith, Caroline Kulp, Nicole Khamsa, Itzel Vela-Hernandez, and Kathryn Stearns contributed scores for the Lady Titans.

 

A big shout out and thank you to the parents who put on the wonderful BBQ dinner following the meet!!