Tom and Karen’s Back to School-O

Wednesday, August 8, 2013
Russian Jack Park and Alaska Pacific University

Colony narrowly edged East High School in average points per team at the Tuesday afternoon orienteering event held at Russian Jack and APU. Approximately 375 high school cross country runners and coaches from seven schools opened the season with an orienteering meet. Colony High School averaged 336 points for their 15 teams. East High followed closely with a 335 point average for their 12 teams.

East coaches Nathaniel Grabman and Tom Bronga nabbed 660 points to lead the high school competition, with a student team of Thomas O’Harra and John Farr (also from East high) leading the scores for students with 620 points. Brian Durrell and Joyce Goodell led the citizen’s division with 580 and 450 points respectively.

Thanks to the following people for help making this event happen. Regan Sarwas, Tom Bronga, Ellyn Brown, Art Harmon, Roxanna Jeske and Elmer Jeske. Thanks also to Healthy Futures for sponsoring this event for students, allowing them to attend for free.

1st Place: Colony (336 points average)

1. Dakota Peterson-Thompson, Lyon Kopsack 520
2. Christian Boaz Sessom, Brandon Schafer 490
3. Robert Haan, Dylan Gumminger 460
4. Dawson Knopp, Kamber Lucas 460
5. Bailey Meier, Jocelyn Kopsack 420
6. Zackary Zmuda, Andrew Nelson, Russell Diote 380
7. Lucas Jones, Cade Chastain 330
8. Terry Jackson, Luke Arthur, Nick Harrison 330
9. Vincent Sanderson, Ben Allen 320
10. M.E. Meyerhofer, Tatjana Spaic 310
11. Elisabeth Bowker, Cathelyn Powers, Coleen Gerhaghty 310
12. Lis Olson, Jamie Schwantes 230
13. Tracie Haan, Therese Haynes 210
14. Garrett Birch, Nate Pougher, Bradley Grover 170
15. Myles Lynn, Sam Deering 90

2nd Place: East (335 points average)

1. Nathaniel Grabman, Tom Bronga 660
2. Thomas O’Harra, John Farr 620
3. Chris Biro, Aden Haywood, Parker Everett, Raymond Gerrety 500
4. Kyle Allen, Chayse Eby, Gabriel Conkel 370
5. Zach Montoya, Randall Brown, Isaiah Mayac 320
6. Grace Graham, Megan Neale, Astrid Williams 290
7. Aaron Chanar, Reagan Cox, Joey Pabon, Ian Glasgow 280
8. Paul Matyas, Charles Chard, Peter Destefano 240
9. Rachael Schick, Allison Gonzales, Mary Burr 240
10. Morgan Flynn, Acadia Graham, Janel Abo 220
11. Emma Gilila, Liz Burt 170
12. Emily Ellis, Mary Ek, Lynelle Jones 110

3rd Place: West (256 points average)

1. Jacob Volz, Eli Shayer, Konnor Petersen, Larkin Lynch, Austin Bailly, 610
2. Peter Moma Curtis Sicks, Sawyer Birnbaum, Foster Birnbaum, Jacob Stepetin, 530
3. Finn Walker Willie Hall, Brian Britt, 460
4. Ursula Volz, Katerina Gruman, Elizabeth Mans, Magdalen York, Jocilyn Wagdoner 380
5. Joe Norvell , Benjamin Mildon, Fadravey Hoy, Garrett Alderman, Sydney Steele 380
6. Matt Leseman, Levi Freeman, Paul Butara, Atticus Everett, Jack Martin 330
7. Erin Sivitz, Delana Wesen, Willow Groskret, Gretta Pickett, Lindsey Honeman, 230,
8. Morgan Kuiper, Will Mans, Katie Weddleton, Kayle Blackmoe, Andie Roelle, 230
9. Aide Bleswifg, William Whitten, Lyton, Gorge, Gary Appleworth, Vaughan Gingerich , Brian Flann, Gannon Lowley, 230
10. Col Lindemuth, Henry Joling, Paul Shine, Fletcher Steele, Hunter Griffin, 230
11. Landon Wais, Charlie Lamb, Mac Fair, Joaquin Lamb 210
12. Jian Evans, Carlie Gellert, Kendall Stevens, Barae Hirsch, Karina Zyatitski, Maddy Boutet, 170
13. Sunny Jarvis, Wilton Farnwalp, Connor Moma, Caristian Mathiesen, 130
14. Mailinh McNicholas, Maddy Keegan, Victoria Lopez, Madi Burgess, Aidan Barlow-Diemer, 90
15. Abby Mayer, Vanessa Pierce, Journey Penny, Rachel Oswald, 80
16. Ethan Dan, Dmitri Lapine, Karto Mandani, Joshua Malasarte, 40

4th Place: Grace (239 points average)

1. Braden Nieder, Zach Young 570
2. Maya Tsao-Wu, Lauren Tsao-Wu, Collette Ohotnicky 450
3. Lucas Thein, Austin Ackerman, Josiah Turner, Grayson Sorensen 440
4. Riley Martins, Trent Fritzel, Nick Snow, Taylor Sheldon 380
5. Luke McLaughlin, Ivan Isaacs, Daniel Serventi 370
6. Hannah Johnston, Rachel Johnston, Kristin Winkle 340
7. Ty Mumford, Nate Salima, Noah Furneri, Wyatt Brown
8. Sarah Laker, Ellie Arnold, Carolyne VanDenHoogen 260
9. Cat McLaughlin, Christina Ellis 240
10. Josh Laker, Joel Santos, Daniel VanderWede 220
11. Klaus Hanley, Karl Eckman, John Cosgrove 200
12. Brogan Nieder, Ethan Isaacson, Caleb Wood, Gregor Limstrom 200
13. Eric Johnson, Frew Winkle, Hans Karlberg 190
14. Jodi Davis, Kayla Rowe 60
15. Emily cusick, Harmony Wayner, Cheyenne Applegate 40
16. Holly Hoback, Alex Griesbaum, Adrianna Reynolds 30
17. Anders Limstrom, Robert Schaezlein 30
18. Claire Gamache, Brianna Shaw 20

5th Place: Dimond (236 points average)

1. Jeff Keller, Nate Normandin, 490
2. Jonah Nitisaporn, Dax Cvancara, Jae Ham, James Janezich, 390
3. Tristan Heil, Kelson Denton, Tar Choi, 330
4. Adam R. , Jordan, Bryce, Alex G. , 320
5. Kinsey Denton, Liesel VonImhof, 290
6. Trent Hodson, Allie Eplee, Nate Hall, 270
7. Jeff Spraker, Gage Raymond, Julien Kimball 240
8. Clifford Roberts, Joseph Amademo, Justin Moonin-Tabios. 240
9. Jack Wright, Scott Morton, Thane Basta, 220
10. Brandon Thomas, Chris Lindbeck, Kendal Williams. 210
11. Briannah Pugh, Raimey Drew, Naasha Tallman, Heather Jensen. 210
12. Taral, Erica, Hannah, Holly. 180
13. Sam Gebert, Brian Sweeney, Hagden Hanson. 150
14. Luke Cvancara, Dillon Fgg, Kashtin Thompson. 130
15. Bradley Cross, Galen Heninger, Christian Nelson. 130
16. Jamelle, Lilly, Chloe, 110
17. Kyler Mack, Grant Anderson, Adon Liland. 100

6th Place: South (230 points average)

1. Benton Campbell, Kyler Moser, David Morris, Luke Twenhafel 390
2. Zack MCallen, Bryant Klug, Alex Kesler, Quinn Borowski, Jackson Evans 390
3. Davey Biegel, Spencer Mitton, Jack Sexauer, Arthur Hull, Adam Fletcher 390
4. Hunter Keffalos, Will Balcao, Derek Steele, Kaitlyn Bailly, Sarah Newton 370
5. Luke Meiwes, Eli Johnson, Hamish Wolfe, Chip Schoff 300
6. Hunter Stuits, Trevor Sprague, Simon Lynn, Erik Oder 290
7. Jade Wood, Paige Mohl, Irene Benbenek, Emily Evans 280
8. Scott Parmelee, Grant Klug, Alex Kilby, Tanner Stuits 280
9. Erin McLeiod, Melissa Deller, Molly Rawalt, Rosemary Reynolds 270
10. Andrew Hull, Andrew Depaepe, Lyle Chamberlain, David 270
11. Lizzie June, Jennifer Tuttle, Davianna Olert, Laurel Paton 260
12. Connor Zietlow, Cameron Morrell, Matt Johnson, Walter Brinkman 240
13. Theresa Fernette, Katie Hines, Jenni Gunblatt, Alice Michaelson 230
14. Laramie Brinkman, Emilie Petersen, Coral Isaacs, Maddy McKenzie 220
15. Marie Sullivan, Astrid Watkins, Danielle Adler, Rylee Stanton 190
16. Scott Hendrick, Derek Noble, Chandler Noble, Mitch Ohms 190
17. Sarah Wallace, Frances Carlisle, Ely, Cerutti, Makiah Riley 170
18. Chanc Deschamps, Stuart Parry,
19. Luke Gale, Shane Ohms, Ethan Lynn, Ian Borowski 120
20. Kelli Thomas, Sophia Thompson, Savannah Ulrich, Cierra Reynolds 120
21. Romy Bailey, Hannah Brown, Katie Meeds, Morgan Lash 120
22. Dylan Charnon, Gunnar Nelson, Quinn Carroll, Trevor Western 70
23. Will Smith, Jeremy Diller, Logan Parrish, Micah Rawalt 10

7th Place: Chugiak (202 points average)

1. Tim Sorensen, Isaac Lammers, David Mcphetres 510
2. T. Parsons, Vicky Smith 200
3. Kiana Gates, Hali Young, Paige Nelson 200
4. Sara Hartke, Olivia Mueller, Ripleigh Campbell 190
5. Garrett Rex, Cole Barr, David Waner 190
6. Gretchen Weinzirl, Megan Bear, Chase Bear, Alex Culbert 180
7. Annie Connelly, Hannah Booker 150
8. Madeline Kunkel, Brian Cantor, Jack Ginter 130
9. Brianna Flint, Amanda Bear, Maddie Beal 70

Open Men

1. Brian Durrell 580
2. Bill Johnson 550
3. Mike Robinson 530
4. Art Harmon 500
5. Dan Billman 400
6. Dwight Iverson 360
7. Phillip Stutzer 340
8. Matthew Hanson 220

Open Women

1. Joyce Goodell 450
2. Ariel Hippe 440
3. Ann Billman 410
4. Dela Grey 270
5. Giselle Bergeon 240

Open Teams

1. David and Diana Evens 590
2. Brittany Hippe, Jenna Delwiche 290
3. Marika Athens Tara Wheatland 290
4. Katie Miovas, Nina Schwinghammer, Nancy Burke 280
5. Trudy Keller, Lia Keller 260
6. Toni Fuerer, Tristyn Cunningham 250
7. Katie Sechrist, Sara Braniff, Valerie Coscia, Kayse Erickson 240
8. Alberta Laktonen, Bonnie Lind, Jennifer Page, Aimee Demientieff 230
9. Kim Buskirk, Deanna Beck 210
10. Rebecca Anowlic, Ellen Tyler, Wendy Bencid 190
11. Cory Bryant, Beth Calabro, Pam Barbeau 180
12. Joe Miller, Kate Wilson, Porter Miller 80
13. Andrew and Jen Harmon, Jonna Lund 70

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