Student Standouts for November 3, 2023

Student Standouts: Boys Cross Country, Girls Cross Country, Cyclocross, Boys Swimming and Diving

Congratulations to this week’s standouts below. Way to go #RamNation! And as always, if you have a story to share, please email weeklynews@micds.org.

 

Boys Cross Country Runners to Compete at State

The Boys Cross Country team gave an impressive effort at last week’s District meet. Congratulations to team captains Liam McCarthy ’24 and Wyatt Dickherber ’24 whose top 30 finishes qualified them to represent MICDS in the State meet this weekend in Columbia, Missouri.  Liam rejoined the team after missing several meets due to injury and Wyatt ran a personal record (18:14).
Shil Penilla ’26 ran a strong race under difficult conditions showing his usual great heart and tenacity, and Will Fendler ’26 was just a few seconds off his own personal record in a strong race with an impressive finish. In addition to Wyatt, three other MICDS runners—Heru Bey ’27 (19:13), Alex Bierling ’25 (19:23), and Forest Gong ’27 (19:30)—impressed with their season’s best times in this meet. Alternates Luke McGinness ’26, Jacob Daus ’25, and Dylan McDonough ’27 were warmed up and ready to represent the team as well.  What a great way to finish the season!
Good luck to Liam and Wyatt at State!

2nd at Districts Earns Entry for Girls Cross Country at State

MICDS Girls Cross Country team is headed to State! Our Rams took second overall in the District Championship! Grace Coppel ’25 is the Class 4 District 3 Girls Cross Country Champion along with our runner-up, Frances Applegate ’27. Other All District finishers were Bridget Clennan ’24, Addison Small ’25, and Alexandra Walker ’24.

Frances and Grace were interviewed by MileSplitMO by Chris Auckley about their MSHSAA Class 4 District 3 first- and second-place finishes. Watch the interview here!

A Great Showing at Cyclocross Race

Last Sunday, the Rams Cyclocross team raced once again at the Bubba Memorial Cyclocross Series at St. Vincent Park. Ash Falk ’26 placed third in the junior race. Joe Intagliata ’25, Sawyer Merlin ’25, and Connor Paine ’24 all had a great showing in the adult “C” race. Way to go, Rams Cyclocross athletes!

Swimming and Diving to 2nd Place at MICDS Invitational

The Rams Boys Swimming and Diving team had a strong showing at the MICDS Invitational, placing 2nd overall. Additionally, many swimmers achieved state qualifications and PRs. Next up, the Rams will be in the water at State!