Wildcats Finish Strong at BD Invite

Wildcat Fans,

This weekend the Wildcats took to the course at the storied Ben Davis Invitational.  The 'Cats were led by Senior Jake Hanawalt, whose mark of 15:44 puts him #7 in LNXC History.  Strong performances were also posted by mid-pack runners, TJ Jerger, Erik Perkins and Micah Dean.  Senior Josh Grese won the JV Race in a time of 16:50.  

The Wildcats will take on a stacked field this coming Saturday at the Flashrock Invitational in Carmel.  Several of the State's top ranked teams will be present as this race will be a good measure of where the 'Cats stack up at this stage of the season.
GO CATS!
~Coach McAloon

RECORD BREAKING DAY AT HARRISON INVITE

Wildcat Fans,

Top to bottom, the 'Cats were on record setting pace at Saturday's Lafayette Harrison Invitational.  This race was held at the traditionally fast course at the Tippecanoe Amphitheater, and given the near perfect conditions at race time, it was bound to be a fast day.  It was.  The 'Cats were led by an outstanding performance from Senior Joe Murphy.  His time of 15:33 puts him #2 all-time for LNXC.  Following closely behind him was fellow Senior Robel Teklezghi who ran 15:47.  That mark is good enough to him tied for the 10th fastest time in program history!  Lastly, rounding out our front pack, was Senior Jake Hanawalt.  He finished in 15:51 and is sitting at #13 on our all-time list.  Further, our top 5 posted a team-time of 81:07, which is the 10th fastest performance in school history and the fastest we have ever run at the Harrison Invitational.  (including Nef Araia's Senior year... and mind you we were short on of our top 5 runners!)  The top 5 was rounded out by Personal Best performances from Juinors TJ Jerger and Erik Perkins.  Next week the 'Cats will be in action at the Pike JV Dual meet on Tuesday and the Ben Davis Invitational on Saturday.  

GO CATS!
~Coach McAloon

'CATS WIN DANVILLE HOKUM-KAREM FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

Wildcat Fans,

For the second consecutive year the Wildcats took home the t-shirts at the Danville Hokum-Karem.  The team was led by a pair of Seniors as the team of Joe Murphy and Jake Hanawalt won the six-mile relay in commanding fashion.  The 'Cats were down two varsity runners and relied on some new faces to the Varsity Line-up for big performances.  Junior TJ Jerger and Sophomore Matt Hoskins answered the call leading their pairs to 7th and 9th place finishes respectively.  In the JV race the Wildcats were led up front by Junior transfer Wyatt Spencer, whose third place finish shows he is someone to watch for in coming weeks as he is a threat to make the Varsity roster.  
The Wildcats open up their 5,000m racing season on Saturday, September 7th at the Lafayette Harrison Invitational.  

GO CATS!
~Coach McAloon

Wildcats Finish 2nd at Carmel Classic

Wildcat Fans,

Led with two first place finishes by Seniors Robel Teklezghi (3K) and Joe Murphy (4K), the Varsity Team took home the Runner-Up Trophy at the Carmel Classic on Saturday.  The Junior Varsity team also captured runners-up honors and were led by Junior Winston Woodfork, who finished eleventh.  At the Freshman level the Wildcats were third and were led by Kyle Harris.  

Saturday was a welcomed start to the racing season.  It was good to see the team, top to bottom, get started on the right foot.  

GO CATS!
~Coach McAloon
 

BOY'S 4X800M RELAY FINISHES FOURTH

Wildcat Fans,

This past Friday May 31st the Wildcats finished fourth at the IHSAA State Finals in the 4x800m relay.  The team of Ethan Hoeft (10), Robel Tekelzghi (11), Joey Khamis (12) and Joe Murphy (11) ran an outstanding time of 7:49.94 which puts them the fourth all-time relay in Lawrence North History.  Also, school record holder Joe Murphy finished fourth in the 800m.  Earlier in the tournament, Joe's mark of 1:52.99 broke the existing school record set by Indiana University Sophomore and NCAA Championship bound Josh Roche of 1:53.54.  

The lone Senior on the relay, Joey Khamis, closes out his career as one of LN's most consistent performers.  His marks of 16:03 for Cross Country and 4:21 for 1600m put him #15 all-time at 5K and #8 all-time at 1600m.  Congratulations Joey on a GREAT CAREER as a Wildcat!

GO CATS!
~Coach McAloon

WELCOME TO LNXC2013

Wildcat Fans,

The 2013 Cross Country Season is quickly approaching and LNXC.blogspot.com is your home for updated information regarding practice schedules, results and other general information.  In the months since our awards ceremony at the end of last season the Wildcats have been hard at work "Buiding The Monster" for 2013.  As always if you have any questions regarding cross country at Lawrence North High School please email me at krismcaloon@msdlt.k12.in.us.

GO CATS!
~Coach McAloon

IHSAA Sectional CHAMPS!

Wildcat Fans,

Tonight the Wildcats won their first Sectional title since 2007.  Their team time of 81:20 is the 11th fastest in school history and the fastest mark ever posted at the Sectional for the Cats.  Sophomore Ethan Hoeft continued his strong October with a third place finish.  He was closely followed by Junior Joe Murphy, whose mark of 16:13 makes him the 10th fastest all-time Junior and #26 in school history.  

The Wildcats will toe the line on Saturday for the much anticipated Brebeuf Regional.

GO CATS!
~Coach Mac