Sara Barry secured her place in the record books as she earned All-State honors for Westmont at the IHSA State Cross Country Championships in Peoria on Saturday. Barry toured the course at Detweiller Park in 18:39 to place 15th overall. "Sara ran a near perfect race" said coach Steve Wolf. "She got a very good start and just held with the lead pack as long as she could. She had to battle through the middle part of the race to hold her position and then had a great kick at the end to catch two more runners down the stretch." Barry's place and time put her in an elite group of Westmont runners who have earned such honors over the years. "Sara not only knows the competition she is running against in the race, she also knows our history and who has run before her." said Wolf. "It helps her to set goals for herself. It motivates her."

Senior Kevin Barnacle led the entire field through the first mile in the boys race but was eventually caught by teammate Henry Arndt as the pair earned All-State honors finishing in 3rd and 4th place overall and leading their team to a 4th place finish. "Those were two of the gutsiest races I've ever seen" said Wolf. "I was surprised when I heard Kevin's name announced as the leader at the mile mark. But I wasn't surprised when I saw Henry and Kevin together up front coming down the stretch. They've run up there all year." Despite the heroic efforts of Arndt and Barnacle the Sentinels came up 10 points short of securing a trophy, finishing with 185 points to third place finisher Carlinville's 175. Sterling Newman was first with 122 followed by Canton with 123. "We knew going in it was going to be close" said Wolf. "There were five strong teams all with the potential of winning the meet." This was Westmont's fifth straight appearance at the state finals finishing in 7th both in 2005 and 2006, 12th in 2007 and 2nd last year. Morris Jaspers finished 68th (16:44), Scott Dvorak 76th (16:49), R.J. Pleva 104th (17:14), Ray Honore 106th, (17:16) and Pat Robertson 127th (17:33). "We'll certainly miss Kevin and Ray next year due to graduation but we'll have everyone else back so we'll just have to make another run for it!"

Good luck to the boys cross country team and Sara Barry as they compete in the IHSA State meet this Saturday in Peoria.
The course is located at beautiful Detweiller Park just north of Peoria on Rt 29 along the Illinois river. The class 1A girls race starts at 9:00 am followed by the boys race at 10:00 am. Parking is $10 and very limited so share a ride with someone.

girls cross country finals
boys cross country finals

The Westmont boys cross country team continues to close the gap on their opponents as they finished second in the Aurora Christian Sectional Saturday just nineteen points behind the winner, Sterling Newman Catholic. The Sentinels were led by senior Kevin Barnacle in second place with a time of 15:40. "The early season polls had us ranked very high but we struggled to run as a complete team all season" said coach Wolf. "Now we are starting to run like a team that can compete for the top spot." Last year the Sentinels finished second at state and return six of those seven runners. "When each man runs the race he is capable of, we will be a tough team to beat."

results

The Westmont girls cross country team came within one point of realizing their goal of making it to State this year but were turned away as they finished in 6th place at the Aurora Christian Sectional on Saturday. The Sentinels tallied 190 points to finish behind 5th place Byron's 189. Winnebago won the meet with a score of 88, followed by Oregon with 117, Aurora Christian 157 and Rockford Lutheran 177. "I told the girls I was not disappointed in them, in their effort or in their performance today" said coach Steve Wolf. "I was just disappointed in the outcome for them because I know how hard they have worked all season and how much they wanted to make it to State this year."

Sophomore Sara Barry will represent the lady Sentinels in Peoria next weekend as she finished fourth overall in a time of 18:47 to qualify as an individual for the State meet held at Detweiller Park in Peoria. "Sara just missed qualifying last year as a freshman, so she was really motivated to make it this year" said Wolf. "She is running really strong right now and could challange for a top ten spot at state."

results

On a rain soaked field with plenty of mud the Westmont Cross Country team scored another double victory Saturday winning the IHSA class 1A Regional titles for both the girls and boys. The last time Westmont won both titles was in 1994. The lady Sentinels started the day cruising to an 18 point victory over runner up Chicago Latin. Sara Barry led the Sentinels with a second place finish in a fast time of 18:24 for the 3 mile course. Then came the "pack" with Yezenia Tenorio (9th, 20:18), Kate Arndt (10th, 20:19), Greta Sauciunaite (11th, 20:20) and Caroline Smrokowski (13th, 20:30). Erica Tenorio (21st, 21:08) and Maureen Bailey (22nd, 21:13) added to the Westmont win. "The girls deserve a lot of credit for this win" said coach Steve Wolf. "We had some girls running a little under the weather today but they battled through it and brought home a victory"

In the boys race Westmont edged out Chicago Latin by only 10 points to earn their fourth straight regional title. Senior Kevin Barnacle led all runners with a very fast time of 15:21. Barnacle was supported by the efforts of teammates Scott Dvorak (9th, 16:11), Morris Jaspers (11th, 16:19), R. J. Pleva (16th, 16:42), Patrick Robertson (21st, 16:59) and Ray Honore (30th, 17:19). "I was a little worried when Henry (Arndt) dropped out at the mile with severe stomach cramps" said Wolf. "But the other guys stepped up and held it together. That's what being a team is all about."

Both teams will compete in next weekends Sectional meet in Aurora with the top five teams qualifying for a trip down state.

girls results

boys results

The Westmont girls and boys cross country teams scored a triple double on Saturday winning both the girls and boys divisions of the Lisle Independent Classic meet, both the girls and boys team titles in the Interstate Eight Conference meet, and both the girls and boys individual conference titles in the Interstate Eight Conference. Westmont also grabbed six of twelve All-Conference spots in the girls race and five of twelve spots in the boys race on their way to repeat as Conference Champs on both levels.

Sara Barry led the Sentinel attack winning the overall meet for the girls in a time of 20:21 for the 3.1 mile course. She was followed close behind by teammate Kate Arndt who finished third overall and second in conference with a time of 21:08. Other All Conference honors went to Yezenia Tenorio in 7th (12th overall, 22:27), Greta Sauciunaite in 8th (13th overall, 22:28), Caroline Smrowkowski in 10th (15th overall, 22:57), and Erica Tenorio in 11th (16th overall, 22:58). Freshmen Maureen Bailey and Hannah Slattery finished in 15th (22nd overall, 23:30) and 27th (36th overall, 25:08). "This was a very good race for the girls." said coach Wolf. "They are peaking at the right time as we go into the State series."

Senior Kevin Barnacle led the Sentinel boys team winning the overall meet in a time of 16:49. Close behind was teammate Henry Arndt in 2nd with a time of 17:07, followed by R.J. Pleva in 5th at 17:50. Other All-Conference spots went to Morris Jaspers in 7th (8th overall, 18:03) and Scott Dvorak in 8th (10th overall, 18:10). Patrick Robertson just missed the All-Confernce cut finishing in 13th (17th overall, 18:28).
Senior Ray Honore finished in 14th (19th overall, 18:33) and Josh White finished in 25th (37th overall, 20:06). "Our focus all year has been on the State meet so I was happy to see the guys get up for this meet and run as well as they did" said Wolf. "Now we have three more weeks to do some fine tuning before the State meet November 7th."

results

The Westmont Girls Cross Country team looks to be running very well as they enter the late stages of the 2009 season. Westmont placed 10th overall in Lisle Mane Event Invitational on Saturday featuring some 40 schools from around the area. The Sentinels finished 1st among the class 1A schools with a balanced attack coming from sophomores Sara Barry in 22nd (20:08) and Kate Arndt in 25th (20:10) followed by junior Yezenia Tenorio in 74th (21:53) and the pack of sophomore Caroline Smrokowski (85th, 22:08), junior Greta Sauciunaite (89th, 22:13) and sophomore Erica Tenorio (91st, 22:17). Sophomore Liz Landes rounded out the scoring in 145th (24:48).
“The girls are really coming together now and everyone is running well” said coach Wolf. “Amboy (Columbus Day) will really give us a good indicator of where we stand for post season competition.”

The Westmont Boys Cross Country team rebounded off a tough loss to Beecher last Tuesday with an outstanding run at the Lisle Mane Event. The Sentinels were 3rd overall in the 40 plus field of schools and were again 1st among the class 1A competitors. “We ran against some tough competition today and didn’t back down.” Said coach Wolf. “I think the guys have their confidence back now.” Westmont was led by senior Kevin Barnacle in 2nd place with a time of 15:58. Junior Henry Arndt finished 6th in 16:13 followed by junior Scott Dvorak in 16th (16:53). Juniors Morris Jaspers (27th, 17:14), R.J. Pleva (36th, 17:30) and Patrick Robertson (49th, 17:45) provided the difference in the meet with great runs on a tough course. Josh White (127th,19:15) also a junior, added to the Westmont cause. “Each guy went out there to prove something as an individual and collectively the whole team benefited.”

results

The girls cross country team finished 9th overall and 3rd among class 1A schools at the Charger Classic Cross Country Invitational on Saturday hosted by Aurora Central Catholic. The girls were led by Sara Barry and Kate Arndt in 14th and 16th place with impressive times of 18:48 and 18:49 for the 2.9 mile course. Yezenia Tenorio finished 41st in 19:51 folowed by Erica Tenorio in 72nd (21:07), Caroline Smrokowski 77th (21:16), Greta Sauciunaite 89th (21:43), and Liz Landes 101st (22:34).

The boys team finished 4th overall and 1st among the class 1A schools. The Sentinels were led by Henry Arndt and Kevin Barnacle in 3rd and 4th place with times of 15:04 and 15:09 for the 2.9 miles. Scott Dvorak rounded out the lead pack in 20th place with a time of 15:43. Morris Jaspers had an outstanding race with a 43rd place finish (16:31) followed by Patrick Robertson in 74th (17:02), R. J. Pleva 81st (17:07), Ray Honore 97th (17:23) and josh White 141st (18:30).

http://kompusport.com/results/xcountry/2009/charger.html

Boys Results: http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=322812

Girls Results: http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=322817

http://blogs.ucls.uchicago.edu/sports/2009/09/15/midway-miles-1-at-washington-park-cross-country/

Driving Directions to Washington Park for Tuesday's meet vs University High School
Link:
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=60559-1099&daddr=Midway+Plaisance+and+Cottage+Grove%2C+60637&hl=en
Start address: Westmont, IL 60559
End address: Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove 731 E 60th St Chicago, IL
60637-5532

Start at: Westmont, IL 60559

1. Head north toward W Irving St - 36 ft 2. Take the 1st right onto W Irving St - 0.1 mi 3. Turn right at N Cass Ave - 4.6 mi 4. Take the ramp onto I-55 N - 19.4 mi 5. Take exit 292B for I-94/I-90/Ryan Expy toward Indiana - 0.6 mi 6. Merge onto I-90 E/I-94 E - 3.4 mi 7. Take exit 57B toward Garfield Blvd - 0.3 mi 8. Merge onto S Wells St - 164 ft 9. Turn left at W Garfield Blvd - 0.8 mi 10. Turn right at S King Dr - 0.6 mi 11. Turn left at E 60th St - 0.4 mi

Arrive at: Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove 731 E 60th St Chicago, IL
60637-5532

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The Westmont boys cross country team continued its march toward another state trophy as they put on an impressive show at the Peoria Woodruff Invitational Saturday winning the thirty eight team invitational by 23 points over runner up Beecher. Last year’s state champs Elmwood-Brimfield finished a distant ninth place.
“This was our first year running at this Invitational. I am really impressed with how our guys ran” said coach Wolf.
“We really like running on the state course and against some of the best competition in the state”.
The Sentinels were led by Kevin Barnacle in 4th place with a time of 15:44 followed close by teammate Henry Arndt in 5th at 15:45. Scott Dvorak closed the front pack with a 12th place finish in 16:08. Rounding out the scoring were R.J. Pleva in 38th (16:56), Morris Jaspers in 70th (17:22), Patrick Robertson in 92nd (17:42) and Josh White in152nd (18:41). The team will compete in the Kaneland Invitational on Saturday against some 1A, 2A and 3A competition.

The Westmont girls cross country team surprised a lots of people including their coach at the Peoria Woodruff Invitational on Saturday with an 11th place finish in a field of 35 teams. “I was really surprised at how well we ran today” said coach Wolf. “We had some runners just coming back from some injuries and illnesses, so to do this well just shows how much potential we have. These girls want to make a return trip down here in November”.
The Sentinels were led by Kate Arndt in 18th place with an impressive time of 19:29 followed by teammates Yezenia Tenorio in 44th (20:22) and Sara Barry in 49th (20:30). Erica Tenorio finished 112th (22:09), Greta Sauciunaite 146th (22:49), Caroline Smrokowski 156th (23:13) and Liz Landes 159th (23:17). The lady Sentinels travel to Kaneland on Saturday.

http://www.dyestatil.com//?pg=dyestatil-2009-Cross-Country-Peoria-Woodruff-91209-A-Boys-Photos

Tuesday's meet against Nazareth Academy will be at Sundown Meadow Forest Preserve on LaGrange Road, just north of I-55

Here is a link to an article by the chicago tribune on the boys cross country team.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/highschool/chi-25-boys-xc-previewaug25,0,2159583.story

Look here for announcements and meet results.

http://www.dyestatil.com//?pg=dyestatil-2009-Cross-Country-Boys-Class-A-Pre-Season-Preview

Hey Seniors, check out the ITCCCA scholarship information. Best of luck!

ITCCCA Scholarship (PDF)

If you missed it, check out another honor to Coach Wolf.

http://triblocal.com/westmont/Detail_View/view.html?type=stories&action=detail&sub_id=40344

His response was "I've got good people around me." That's our Coach (of the Year)...

http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/westmont/sports/x1772940506/BOYS-STATE-CROSS-COUNTRY-Sentinels-run-to-runner-up-rights

Congratulations to the Westmont Boys Cross Country Team on a thrilling 2nd place finish at the State meet in Peoria on Saturday.
The Sentinels packed it up and ran their best race of the year only to be edged out by a very talented Elmwood-Brimfield team.
Kevin Barnacle led the way in 28th place (15:54) along with Henry Arndt in 29th (15:54), followed close by John Reasor in 33rd (15:57)
and Scott Dvorak in 41st (16:09). Morris Jaspers finished the scoring in 73rd (16:36) followed closse by R.J. Pleva in 83rd (16:44)
and Patrick Robertson in 146th (18:01).

Congratulations to the Westmont Girls Cross Country Team on their 12th place finish at the Aurora Christian Sectional on Saturday. The girls finished the season with a fine team effort and some outstanding individual performances. Congratulations to the Westmont Boys Cross Country Team on their Sectional Championship win at Aurora on Saturday. The Sentinels finished 26 points ahead of defending state champions Winnebago to preserve their #1 ranking going into this weekend's State Final. Good Luck Sentinels!

The Westmont Girls and Boys Cross Country Teams will compete in the Aurora Christian Sectional this Saturday. Race times are 11:00 am for the girls and 11:45 am for the boys. The top 5 teams in this race qualify for the State meet next weekend in Peoria.
Diresctions to Oakhurst Forest Preserve: Take I-88 west to South Farnsworth exit.
Go south on Farnsworth to 5th Avenue. Left on 5th Avenue to park entrance.

Both the girls and boys cross country teams advanced out of Regionals for next weekend's Sectional meet.
The girls put together a great effort to finish 30 points behind Timothy Christian but edged out Luther North by just 1 point to capture 2nd place.
The boys team dominated the competition to win their 4th Regional title in a row as they placed 3 runners in the top 5 to earn individual Regional medals.
Both teams will be looking to qualify for the state meet in Peoria when they compete again this Saturday in Aurora.

The Westmont Girls Cross Country Team held off a strong Herscher attack to prevail as the 2008 Interstate 8 Conference Cross Country Champions. Sara Barry led the attack with a 2nd place finish followed by Kate Arndt in 4th and Yezenia Tenorio in 9th as all three Westmont top runners earned All-Conference honors. Serena Sacco had a strong race as Westmont's #4 runner finishing in 13th followed by Jen Harmer in 15th to seal the victory. Freshmen Erica Tenorio and Liz Landes also contributed to the win with finishes of 18th and 27th. This was the first Conference win for the girls Cross country team since 1994, the year Westmont took 2nd in State.

The Westmont Boys Cross Country Team won their third Conference title in a row beating the competition by 20 points and placing all 7 runners in the top 10. All-Conference honors were earned by Kevin Barnacle (1st), Scott Dvorak (2nd), John Reasor (3rd), Henry Arndt (6th), Morris Jaspers (8th), R.J. Pleva (9th), and Patrick Robertson (10th). The boys remain undefeated in class A competition and are currently ranked #1 in the state according to the DyeStatIL poll of class A cross country teams in Illinois.