Titans dominate at Clarke-Oconee Area Meet

Coach Moore's Report

Titan Runners Sweep Area Meet as Moore Sets Course Record in 5th Win of Season; JV Girls Claim Title with Perfect Score

North Oconee's Lady Titans opened the day with an impressive win in the Clarke-Oconee Area meet at Athens Christian on Tuesday, led once again by Mackenzie Morse. Athens Academy was second (33-45). The Lady Titans placed four runners in the top ten. Morse (3rd in 20:30) was closely followed by Gabby Huff-Streiter (4th in 20:35), as Hollis Brown (21:01) and Kate Mattison (21:11) took the 8th and 10th spots, respectively. Sophie Brown was 11th in 21:24. Courtney Jones (12th; 21:39) and Anna Cobb (14th; 21:58) rounded out the top seven. Allie Dominicali (15th; 21:59) and Anna Marie Garmon (21st; 23:00) also competed in the varsity race. 

Senior Thomas Moore continued his winning ways, breaking the course record he set in August at the NEGA Invitational. His 16:05 set the pace as two fellow Titans contributed top-ten finishes: Harper Sigler (4th in 16:44), and Anthony Potts (8th in 17:23). The Titans' pack that decided the meet's outcome (a two-point win over Oconee County, 36-38) took spots 11-14 (Andrew Cowick was 11th in 17:26; Dawson Frey was 12th in 17:28; Brady Kalessa was 13th in 17:29; and Jacob Ash was 14th in 17:35). Austin Joost clocked 18:13 (18th) as Wanya Newton (28th; 18:48) and Jon Hobus (40th; 19:32) rounded out the varsity top ten.

Peyton Coates took the individual title in the girls JV race (23:09) as the Lady Titans claimed the top eight spots (and 11 of the top 14 finishers). Amy Gayer was 2nd (23:54); Rachel Sigler took 3rd (24:09); Komal Parikh ran 4th (24:41); Christa Lynn Moore finished 5th (24:44) as Christina Vogt (24:45) and Maggie Morris (25:45) were 6th and 7th, respectively. 

Daniel Smith paced the JV boys, who finished second (19-47) to Oconee County with a second-place finish in 19:22. Zac Cason took 7th (20:16); Colin McCormick was 10th (20:25); Michael Shirley ran 13th (20:36); Acton Vogt claimed 16th (20:38). Franco Plathottathil and Nate Poulter added top-seven finishes (in 21:13 and 21:14), respectively.

Titan Harriers make big splash at Gene Mullin Invitational at Furman 10/10/15

Coach Moore's Report

Moore Makes it Four with Win in Six-State GMI at Furman; Titan Teams Grab 5th

Thomas Moore built enough of a lead in the home stretch to overcome a muddy wipeout with 40 meters to go in the 43rd Gene Mullin Invitational on Saturday at Furman. The rain-soaked win (in 16:28) gave him four individual titles for the season. 

The Titans stepped to the line without two of their top-7 runners, but got great fill-in performances to take 5th in the 40 team field. For the Lady Titans, 5th in the field of 35 teams, Mackenzie Morse (29th in 20:55), one day shy of her 16th birthday, once again lead a solid team effort. 

Harper Sigler added another fine day to his streak of improving performances, taking 21st in 17:17. Dawson Frey maintained his spot in the middle of the Titan pack, contributing a 47th place finish (17:52). Andrew Cowick clocked 18:10 (63rd), and Jacob Ash had his first career top-five team finish, running 64th (18:12). Austin Joost (109th in 18:49) and Wanya Newton (162nd in 19:34) wrapped up top-seven scoring. 

The Lady Titans' Gabby Huff-Streiter toured the three-loop golf course layout in 21:21, good for 41st place. Hollis Brown, up late on race eve with her sideline cheering duties, made the most of a short night's sleep, taking 59th in 21:48. Kate Mattison added another strong race to her season resume, taking 60th (21:49). Sophie Brown collected another top-five race with 74th in 22:12. Courtney Jones and Allie Dominicali rounded out top-seven places (94th in 22:33 and 116th in 23:06, respectively). 

The JV girls, led by Anna Cobb (6th in 23:09) finished 4th (of 14). JV boys were 8th (of 20) as Daniel Smith set the pace (40th in 20:17). Peyton Coates, Komal Parikh, Amy Gayer, Rachel Sigler, Christina Vogt, and Maggie Morris contributed top-seven scores for the Lady Titans. Jon Hobus, Mchael Shirley, Colin McCormick, Zac Cason, David Harris, and Nicholas claimed team top-seven scores.

Note: Photographer present for JV races only :(

NOHS Cross Country runs at Mountain Invitational - Unicoi State Park

Coach Moore's Report

Moore adds another win as Titan Boys Take Title; Lady Titans a close 2nd Thomas Moore blazed a slippery Unicoi State Park course in 15:38, outdistancing a trio of 16-minute-barrier-breaking competitors on Thursday afternoon. The win gave Moore his third individual win of the season, coming just five days after taking first in the Atlanta Classic. The Titans took the top spot among 28 teams, leading 2nd place 8-AAAA foe North Hall 63-74. In the girls race, Mackenzie Morse led the way, recovering from a fall to take 8th place overall in 20:21. White County edged the Lady Titans by five points (76-81) in the 18-team field.  Anthony Potts and Harper Sigler captured 9th and 10th spots (16:22 and 16:29). Dawson Frye and Andrew Cowick turned in low 17's (17:06 and 17:22) with 19th and 24th places, respectively. Brady Kalessa (32nd in 17:32) and Austin Joost (33rd in 17:35) rounded out the top seven.  Gabby Huff-Streiter ran a top-ten race (10th in 20:31) as Sophie Brown (19th in 21:02), Hollis Brown (25th in 21:08) and Kate Mattison (26th in 21:14) contributed to a team average of 20:53. Alllie Dominicali (33rd in 21:39) and Melanie Bowden (38th in 21:55) contributed varsity scores.  In the boys' JV race, Jacob Ash made it back-to-back wins with a first-place finish of 17:57. Wanya Newton took 8th in 18:53, with Jon Hobus 20th in 19:20. Daniel Smith (31st in 19:42) and Joel Winston (45th in 20:00) were top-five. Acton Vogt and Ryan Roddy completed top seven scores.  The JV girls dominated the field with near-perfect score of 22 points, placing five runners in the top 9. Courtney Jones led the way with a first-place finish in 21:37. Anna Cobb took the runner-up spot, clocking 21:58. Anna Marie Garmon was 4th in 22:38. Peyton Coates returned to action with 8th in 23:24. Amy Gayer was 9th in 23:26. Komal Parikh was 14th in 23:45, and Rachel Sigler returned to competition with 16th in 23:53.