Cross Country - incoming freshman

[mtdew_fever]

No doubt there are more incoming freshman worth talking about, but here are two that are definitely worth following the next few years. Both have done well at the national T&F meets.

Rebekah Topham (Griswold)
- 1500M - 4:44 (2nd place National USATF race)
- 3000M - 10:24 (2nd place National USATF race)

Thomas Pollard (Gilbert)
- 1500 - 4:26.10
- 3000 - 9:28.69 (won National USATF race)

Below is also a pretty good projection and write up on who to watch for this upcoming season.
This post was edited on 8/3 12:25 PM by mtdew_fever

CC Projections

 

[West_Rocket]

At times I question Topham's eligibility. I know she's ran college meets in the past, but there are no rules against junior high athletes doing so, only high school. I have nothing on her and hope she's clean (regarding her past) because I think she has potential to accomplish a lot in the future. Still though, I know she's ran races with cash prizes and placed well enough to be "in the money" but hopefully she didn't take it.

 

[soyo4321]

Ryan Szalat and Jacob Hamilton from FDSE should make a good impact. SEXC 4 EVR!!

 

[se xc1]

Those 2 are jv, John Eide is the frosh making the varsity so far.

 

[mtdew_fever]

It looks like Rebekah Topham (Griswold) and Thomas Pollard (Gilbert) have both started off well. I wouldn't doubt both of them finishing in the top 5 at the state meet.

 

[se xc1]

Pollard won at Ballard Monday, I would agree. Does Coach Ihmels have an in with him??

 

[BballXC]

How has James Fuller from Glenwood done so far this year?

 

[mtdew_fever]

I have seen some of Glenwood's results and Fuller is definitely running well. Much like Pollard, Fuller has a top returning Sr to run with.

 

[Oguardrun]

Thomas Pollard from Gilbert - Jaime Pollard's son?

 

[se xc1]

Yes he is Jaime's son. Very nice kid!

 

[Oguardrun]

Didn't make the connection until I saw the comment about having the in with Coach Ihmels.

 

[B-K_Teach]

Pollard's dad was a D3 national champ at 5000, so expect even more from Thomas. Thomas was also this summer's USATF Jr Olympic Champion at 3000 meters for his age division. I don't know what you mean by Ihmels having an "in". I'm sure he's on his recruiting radar, but I am extremely doubtful he has had coaching from him.

 

[se xc1]

No coaching reference was ever made, don't put words in my mouth. I meant was, when choosing a college to run at when he gets to that point, as an ISU alum, if he continues to progress as he has, I hope we can land him.