Lakewood Cross Country Meet: 8/27/16
The Boys Varsity finished a close second to Avon Lake 59, Lakewood 61, Avon, Amherst Steele, and Westlake rounded out the top 5 Boys Teams in our 10 team conference.
The Girls finished 5th overall, behind team winner Berea-Midpark, Avon, Amherst Steele and Avon Lake.
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The boys ran first. Boys head coach Stephanie Toole gives some last minute pointers.
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Rangerman was not available, so the teams called on a substitute mascot. Meet "Charlie the Droopy Hound".
He's decked out in his finest Ranger gear.
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He's ready for The Grind.
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First, a good luck pet to Charlie.
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Here is the course map. The event took place at Lorain Community College in Elyria.
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The team is in the starting lane.
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Everyone is ready to start
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And they're off!
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There they go....along with the ten other teams.
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Hundreds of runners start together...
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By the time they return to this area, the giant herd will be spread out.
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A mid-race shot.
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Now I've moved to the finish line. Here comes a Lakewood runner!
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The boys are done, it's almost time for the girls to start. Girls head coach Danielle Hammond gives Charlie a good luck pet.
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The girls do some pre-race stretching and jogging
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The girls move into starting position.
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Away they go!
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Marty and Rachel Lowell at the finish line.
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After the race, the girls return to the Lakewood tent.
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Charlie gets some attention...he's happy!
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More petting, hooray!
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A few more pets, then the teams pack up and load the bus to return home.
