Footlocker Midwest Regional: Lukas Verzbicas wins 15:34 / Megan Goethal's dominates 17:24

 

Midwest Championships

11/28/09 at University of Wisconsin, Parkside, Kenosha, WI
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Official Foot Locker Media Press Release: Megan Goethals of Rochester, Mich., and Lukas Verzbicas of Orland Hills, Ill., won the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships (FLCCC) Midwest Regional today. The girls’ race began with a pack of ten runners, led by Goethals, Emily Sisson from Chesterfield, Mo., and Sara Kroll from Westland, Mich.  After the two-mile mark, Goethals and Sisson separated from the pack, with Goethals securing the title in 17:24.  Five of the top ten finishers are repeat qualifiers for the National Finals.  Goethals is a two-time Midwest Regional Champion (2008 and 2009) and Sisson is a four-time qualifier. In the boys’ race, Verzbicas took an early lead, followed by a small pack of runners, including Walter Schafer from Centennial, Colo., and Tyler Byrne from Georgetown, Ind. Verzbicas crossed the finish line in first place in 15:34, followed by Schafer in 15:41 and Byrne in 15:46. (Official Foot Locker Press Release; Kenny Fried)

 


Lukas Verzbicas IL 15:34
Megan Goethals MI 17:24

  Photos courtesy Chris Auckley

Boys Top Ten Individuals RESULTS
Girls Top Ten Individuals RESULTS
1. Lukas Verzbicas IL 15:34 1. Megan Goethals MI 17:24
2. Walter Shafer CO 15:41 2. Emily Sission MO 17:42
3. Tyler Byrne IN 15:46 3. Katie Flood IA 17:48
4. Nathan Karr MI 15:46 4. Ashlie Decker IA 17:51
5. Scott Fauble CO 15:47 5. Kelsey Lakowske CO 17:52
6. Martin Grady IL 15:47 6. Diane Robison MO 18:09
7. Colby Alexander OH 15:49 7. Sara Kroll MI 18:15
8. Ryan Poland CO 15:50 8. Avery Clifton KS 18:16
9. Danny Nichols CO 15:55 9. Marya Haegler WI 18:16
10. Chris Walden IN 15:55 10. Shannon Osika MI 18:37

 
 

Milesplit Footlocker Midwest Coverage Winners Table

   WINNER 
Girls Frosh Race Katelyn Weiler, MI 20:26
Boys Frosh Race Connor Mora, MI 16:52
Girls Seeded
Megan Goethals, MI 17:24
Boys Seeded
Lukas Verzbicas, IL 15:34
Girls Sophomore Lindsey Burdette, MI 20:10
Boys Sophomore Andrew Diehn, IN 16:08
Girls Junior  
Boys Junior Gabriel Ocasio, IN 16:48
Girls Senior  
Boys Senior Bobby Brockmueller, SD 16:41
Girls Open Melody Fairchild, CO 18:25
Boys Open Scott Mueller, WI 16:19