Cincinnati traveled to East Lansing, Michigan, for the annual NIRCA Nationals meet. There would be over 50 teams that made it up North for the race, bringing about a very fun and competitive meet for everyone. Temperatures were around the mid 20's all day, with a light brush of snow in the early morning. Although it was cold, the course was relatively flat and smooth. Overall, conditions were looking good for race day.
First up was the Men's "B" race. Similar to the JV race in high school, this would feature any runners outside the Top 7 of their respective teams. Cincinnati would have three runners in the race. Leading the way for the team would be Nick Kienzle (32:07, 217th). This would be his final cross country race for NIRCA. Congrats a great career and being a huge part of the club team over the years! Coming in behind him would be Ben Clark (32:14, 224th) and Kyle Muenker (33:12, 262nd). Great job, guys! Following the conclusion of this race would be the Women's "B" race, but UC did not have any runners competing in that one.
The rest of Cincinnati's guys would be running in the Men's "A" race. As usual, Alex Chappars (26:46, 23rd) would finish first on the team. An award-winning placing! The rest of the team as follows: Kyle Klingler (27:12, 42nd), Jack Randall (27:41, 71st), Daniel Scurry (29:18, 191st), Phillip Horn (30:09, 219th), Stephen Pair (30:14, 223rd), and Bryan Wilson (30:22, 228th). The men would finish 21st overall as a team out of 44 teams. Nice job, everyone!
The last race of the day would be the Women's "A" race. Cincinnati has four runners competing, barely missing the chance to score as a team. Also as usual, Juliana Madzia (24:10, 39th) would be the front runner for UC. The rest of the girls as follows: Alex Ballinger (26:25, 143rd), Hannah Beitzinger (27:12, 182nd), and Gabby Bobadilla (28:10, 200th). Great job, girls!
This was the last NIRCA cross country race for the year. It has been an awesome season and great job to everyone who was a part of it! UC Running Club will still continue to meet until Winter break, every week day at 5:15 in the Rec. (Excluding Thanksgiving Break) Awesome season, everyone!
Meet Results
First up was the Men's "B" race. Similar to the JV race in high school, this would feature any runners outside the Top 7 of their respective teams. Cincinnati would have three runners in the race. Leading the way for the team would be Nick Kienzle (32:07, 217th). This would be his final cross country race for NIRCA. Congrats a great career and being a huge part of the club team over the years! Coming in behind him would be Ben Clark (32:14, 224th) and Kyle Muenker (33:12, 262nd). Great job, guys! Following the conclusion of this race would be the Women's "B" race, but UC did not have any runners competing in that one.
The rest of Cincinnati's guys would be running in the Men's "A" race. As usual, Alex Chappars (26:46, 23rd) would finish first on the team. An award-winning placing! The rest of the team as follows: Kyle Klingler (27:12, 42nd), Jack Randall (27:41, 71st), Daniel Scurry (29:18, 191st), Phillip Horn (30:09, 219th), Stephen Pair (30:14, 223rd), and Bryan Wilson (30:22, 228th). The men would finish 21st overall as a team out of 44 teams. Nice job, everyone!
The last race of the day would be the Women's "A" race. Cincinnati has four runners competing, barely missing the chance to score as a team. Also as usual, Juliana Madzia (24:10, 39th) would be the front runner for UC. The rest of the girls as follows: Alex Ballinger (26:25, 143rd), Hannah Beitzinger (27:12, 182nd), and Gabby Bobadilla (28:10, 200th). Great job, girls!
This was the last NIRCA cross country race for the year. It has been an awesome season and great job to everyone who was a part of it! UC Running Club will still continue to meet until Winter break, every week day at 5:15 in the Rec. (Excluding Thanksgiving Break) Awesome season, everyone!
Meet Results