Week 11 Practice Schedule / STATES

Hey Everyone,

First of all, INCREDIBLE JOB AT REGIONALS!!  I was so impressed that not only did we have an amazing effort on the course at St. Andrews, but every single Eagles runner got a personal best.  The most improved award goes to Caleb Schibler for knocking off 4 minutes off his previous time.  Wait to go Caleb!  I have attached the full regional results for you, but to summarize, 3 runners from HHCA finished in the top 5 of the region including Sam Gilman (2nd) and Chase Harsta (4th) for the boys and Callie Haertel (2nd) for the girls. 

This week, we are entering the last push into the state meet on Saturday.  Parents - I have attached the full state meet itinerary to your e-mail, so please read over it carefully.  We will be departing Friday afternoon at 12:30pm for Columbia to walk the course, check into the hotel and have a team pasta dinner before relaxing at the hotel Friday evening.  Saturday morning, we will be up early and over to the course to watch the early races and the state meet race for AA will begin with the girls at 10:30am, followed by the boys at 11:10am.  Following all races, there will be awards on the football field at Heathwood Hall and then we will return to HHCA hopefully by 4pm.  One thing that is different this year is that I will personally be unable to join the team until later in the evening at the hotel around 9:30pm.  I am staying Friday afternoon to play for the HHCA Showcase and the senior recognition prior to the football game.  I will plan on bringing up Henry and the seniors, leaving HHCA at 7pm for Columbia.  All other athletes will be expected to leave with Coach White and Coach Gilman at 12:30pm Friday to walk the course, check into the hotel and enjoy the team dinner.  I really wish I could be there with you, but you will be in good hands!  In addition to overnight items, travel shirt and uniform, please plan on bringing a packed lunch and $10-15 for a team pasta dinner, which will be great fuel for our race on Saturday! 

As far as who is actually running as the top 7 runners in the state meet, we will discuss that first thing at practice tomorrow as a team, but please remember that even if you are not running as part of the top 7, you are invited and encouraged to join us for the state meet.  We have included enough hotel rooms for all athletes to attend. 

Please note that due to the middle school championship on the Wednesday after states, we will continue to have practice next week and a date for a team party will be announced soon. 

Here is the schedule for the week:

Monday, October 20th
Practice @ HHCA - 4-5:30pm
Meet initially in the band room for a team meeting

Tuesday, October 21st
Practice @ HHCA - 4-5:30pm

Thursday, October 23rd
Practice @ Jarvis Creek Park - 4-5:15pm

Friday, October 24th / Saturday, October 25th
STATE MEET TRIP to Heathwood Hall (Columbia, SC) - See itinerary on your e-mail

Please e-mail me with any questions you may have.  See you soon!  LET’S GO EAGLES!

- Coach Berry