Ashby/Brandon-Evansville Cross Country Awards
The Ashby/Brandon-Evansville Bolts had a great cross country season this year. Though the team was a little smaller than prior years, it was a dedicated group and worked every day to become 1% better. This was proven over and over as so many athletes set new PRs every race and both the girls and boys team have new program records. Record holders at Lauren Thoennes (20:18.3) and Benjamin Myron (18:00.0).
Highlights for the season include All-Conference recognition for Thoennes, Courtney Paulson, and Myron, with Honorable Mention All-Conference honors going to Lexi Bitzan, August Bredberg and Kenneth Spielman.
Five 7th and 8th graders represented A-B-E at the Junior High state meet in Wayzata. This was an amazing opportunity for these young runners and they all set new PRs.
Makenna Thoennes (48th), Siri Johnson (51st), Landyn Johnson (23rd), Chase Hansel (28th), and Ryder Johnson (59th).
Team Captains - Donell Lee and Kenneth Spielman
Letter Winners
Seniors: Tuyet Vy Bui, August Bredberg, and Donell Lee
Juniors: Kenneth Spielman
Sophomores: Courtney Paulson, Hope Rovang, Benjamin Myron,
Dylan Johnson
Freshmen: Lexi Bitzan, Rita Fossell, Lauren Thoennes, Ben Bui, Cole Johnson
Front row left to right: Rita Fossell, Hope Rovang, Ben Bui, Tuyet Vy Bui, Courtney Paulson, Lauren Thoennes, Lexi Bitzan Back row left to right: Dylan Johnson, Cole Johnson, Donell Lee, August Bredberg, Kenneth Spielman, Benjamin Myron
Left to right: Donell Lee, Kenneth Spielman, Benjamin Myron, Ben Bui, Lauren Thoennes, and Lexi Bitzan.
The following Team Awards were voted on by the athletes:
The Extra Mile Award:-This is the teammate that always goes the “extra mile” and works harder than anyone else in practice and at meets. Think of someone who puts in the best effort every single day.
Winners: Lauren Thoennes, Kenneth Spielman and Benjamin Myron
The team award:-This is the teammate that is always encouraging to others, ready to help others out, and cheers louder and bolder than anyone else. Think of the person who you never want to be gone.
Winners: Lauren Thoennes and Donell Lee
Most Improved award:-This is the teammate that throughout this season or since last year has made the most gain. Who improved their time the most, improved their work ethic the most, or became a much better teammate.
Winners: Lexi Bitzan and Ben Bui
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