The high school cross-country season officially got underway for
the Running Tigers last Friday at the annual Rancho Cotate
Invitational meet held in Rohnert Park.
The meet, contested on a relatively flat, 2.79‹mile course under
nearly ideal racing conditions, led to some very fast times. In
all, some 15 schools were represented, including five in the Sonoma
County League, showcasing many of the area¹s best runners. Races
were held for both JV and varsity boys and girls.
In all, Analy was represented by some 44 runners combined in the
four races, making them the largest team in attendance.
Senior standout and 2005 state qualifier Tyler Cannon-Reese made
a strong return to the trail, leading the Tigers in the varsity
boy¹s race with a 35th‹place finish in a PR of 16:25.
Rounding out the top 10 for the Analy boys were junior teammates
Gabe Arden (46th ‹ 16:55), Parker Fernandez (49th ‹ 17:01), Sam
Stafford (50th ‹ 17:01), freshman Patrick Michelsen (54th ‹ 17:25),
senior Arend Jones (55th ‹ 17:25), junior Kyle Fornaciari (64th ‹
17:46), sophomore Tucker Cannon ‹Reese (67th ‹ 17:55) and seniors
Eric Calley (74th ‹ 18:38) and Jeff Franklin (78th ‹ 19:13).
The small varsity girls contingent was led by junior May Martin
(30th ‹ 19:44), sophomore Olivia Foster (35th ‹ 20:14), junior
Annika Rasmuson (49th ‹ 23:33) and junior Khara Schmitt (51st ‹
24:11).
In addition, the Tigers got some strong performances in the JV
races, led by sophomores Charlie Austin (18:20), Matt Raymond
(19:18) and Riley Daly (19:20), freshman Mitchell Davis (19:34) and
sophomore Shelby Munsch (19:54). The top Lady Tiger finishers in
the JV girl¹s race were: juniors Corrie Munger (23:22) and Annie
Maher (24:35), sophomore Flora Franklin (25:53) and junior Lenora
Davis (28:21).
Swan song for Analy coach
This will be the last year at the helm for Tiger¹s cross-country
coach Lisa Isabeau, who plans to step down after this, her 20th
season. The tireless Analy running icon, who also coached the Tiger
track team for several seasons, is easily the most tenured and
successful coach in the SCL with 28 league titles to her credit.
With her knowledge and ability to connect with the kids, It is no
coincidence that the Tigers have outdistanced all other teams in
terms of success and numbers each season.
Next up for the Running Tigers is the Viking Invitational meet
at Spring Lake in Santa Rosa on Saturday, Sept. 16.
