Saturday, May 21, 2011

Bellefonte, PA

Picture-perfect weather greeted 37 elementary and middle school runners to kick off the annual Red Raider Rally Run held at the Bellefonte Area Middle School this past weekend. It was nice to use the tents for shade rather than escape from the never ending rain experienced this Spring.

The Bellefonte Area cheerleaders provided some artistry on the faces of the young runners and did a few motivational cheers as they made their way to the starting line. IKE the Spike lined up for the ½ mile race but then pulled up with a strained hoof. He recovered in time to direct the finishers to some post-race fruit, popcorn and sno-cones.

The first race of the day was the mile race for children sixth grade and younger. The top female finisher was Sarah McClure in 7:11 and the first male finisher was Eric Peggs in 7:22.

The 1.5 mile race for eighth grade and younger was next with Brooke Shirey taking the top female spot in 14:27 and Ethan Diefenbach finishing in 12:50. Immediately following was the quarter mile race for children kindergarten and younger. Jordan Stahlman was the top female finisher in 2:09 and Noah Benner was top male in 2:10.

The next race was the half mile race for children in first and second grade followed by the half-mile race for children in third and fourth grade. Sarah Thompson took top honors for the females grades 1 & 2 in 4:04 while Ashley Bell ran 3:39 for top female honors in grades 3 & 4. Top male finisher Aidan O’Shea was the top male in grades 1 & 2 in 4:24 while Demetri Butts took top honors in grades 3 & 4 in 3:35.

The top five finishers in each race received medals and all finishers received a ribbon. All runners were greeted at the finish line by an enthusiastic crowd of parents, friends and members of the Bellefonte Area High School cross-country team.

A special thanks goes out to Dave Eggler from the Nittany Valley Running Club who provided timing and results.

- Kim Gasper, Race Director.

Crowd at the Registration Table

 

Some of this year's participants

Results

Mile (Girls)                                 Mile (Boys)

Sarah McClure            7:11                     Eric Peggs            7:22
Summer Shirey            8:43                     Brian Feldman         7:54
Elle McCartney           9:11                     Patrick Carr          8:35
Erin Welsh               9:40                               
Julia Rush              11:01

1.5 Mile (Girls)                             1.5 Mile (Boys)

Brooke Shirey           14:27                     Ethan Diefenbach     12:50 
                                                  Bryce Steiner        14:54

Quarter Mile (Girls)                         Quarter Mile (Boys)

Jordan Stahlman          2:09                     Noah Benner           2:10
Gabby Deitrich           2:22                     Michael Coleman       2:27
Megan Thompson           2:28                     Colton Kline          3:05
Ryleigh Dann             2:33                     Ryden Walker          3:17
Lily Cramer              2:41                     Wyatt Kline           3:20
                                                  Rowan Walker          3:34

Half Mile (Grades 1& 2-Girls)                Half-Mile (Grades 1 & 2-Boys)

Sarah Thompson           4:04                     Aiden O'Shea          4:24
Zoe Rankin               4:07
Shannon Welsh            4:43
Sophia Lyons             5:01

Half-Mile (Grades 3&4-Girls)                 Half-Mile (Grades 3&4-Boys)

Ashley Bell              3:39                     Demetri Butts         3:35
Sarah Tobin              3:41                     Kagan Eckley          3:51
Harley Stahlman          3:41.1                   Evan McMullen         3:56
Amber Shirey             3:59
Keira Welsh              4:01
Madison Steiner          4:17
Megan McClure            4:53