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PAGE 22, MCNARY FALL SPORTS PREVIEW, SEPTEMBER 2015 Celt XC ready for country miles By ERIC A. HOWALD Goemare said he didn’t anticipate taking it Of the Keizertimes easy on the new faces in the crowd. McNary High School sophomore Kai- “I can see them pushing themselves a lot ley Doutt fi nished squarely in the middle of more, but it comes down to having everyone the pack (57th of 138) in the 2014 state cross chasing the person in front of them,” he said. country race. But that taste of competing Wood said runners Alison Repp and Jesse against the best left her wanting more. Honeyman are positioned to make gains over “I’m hoping to make it to their times last season. state again, but there are a lot That improvement over of new, good runners coming time, regardless of whether up,” said Doutt. the team or individuals bring Her personal record was home medals, is what Wood 19:32.3, but she wants to push always hopes to see. that into the lower 19s or even “The primary goal is mak- sub-19. Coach Rob Wood ing sure that they’re having thinks that’s entirely within fun being out here with each — Angel Goemaere other and going running. The reach. “She’s talented to start with, biggest contributor to having but she’s put in a good amount fun is improving, and that is a of work between the offseason and track sea- matter of setting goals and working hard to son last spring,” Wood said. achieve them – all those things that help them Doutt will help lead the girls’ side of the become better people and harder workers,” Celtic cross country team while senior Angel Wood said. Goemaere will be fi lling the same role on the boys’ side of things. “I’m excited for this whole team because I know there are a lot of people who haven’t tapped into their full potential yet,” Goemaere said. “I know Coach Wood is going to break under their skin and they are really going to Reeb, Emmett BOYS get faster.” Roth, Zachary Albright, Matthew Goemaere is shooting for a time around Schra, Ethan Becker, Nathaniel 16:45 after a personal best of 17:25.1 last sea- Short, Carter Biondi, Grant Torres, Alan Egli, Noah son. Valle, Adrian Gerstner, Blake “Angel has also put in a lot of miles this Wyer, Brock Goemaere, Angel summer. He’s running with a bit more pur- Graneto, Adam GIRLS Grine, Wyatt pose, and he’s quite a bit stronger and faster Aydelott, Amanda Groves, Nathaniel based on some early time trials,” Wood said. Doutt, Kailey Grunberg, Noah Gillette, Reese Harri, Jonathan The one thing the boys will have going Hodson, Carina Honeyman, Jesse for them is numbers. The team’s ranks are 23 Koenig, Kelsey Honeyman, Jonas runners strong and almost half of those are in- Lane, Xena Howard, Derek Long, Makayla Jones, Alan coming freshmen. The girls had only eight at Repp, Alison Lewis, Kody press time, but Wood said there was still ath- letes trickling in. “I can see them pushing themselves a lot more.” KEIZERTIMES/Eric A. Howald Members of the McNary High School cross country team jog along Chemawa Road North during practice. Experience won’t cost you a penny m re ROSTER Whether you are considering buying or selling a home, or both, we know this area inside and out, with over 20 years of experience! Our team works together to meet your desired real estate goal — with as little stress or worry as possible. Amy McLeod The McLeod Group Principal Broker, CRS, GRI, CDPE Ph: 503-371-5209 www.AmyMcLeod.net 503.588.0095 • 2735 Liberty St. NE, Salem, OR 97307 (Just south of Keizer)
