XC Stats
How many individual athletes are able to qualify for States per class?
5
During a race, an athlete went into a port-o-potty and then continued to race, causing many to think this was unsportsmanlike. What school was he from?
O-A
What lawn game was Mallory playing when she gave a high five, leading to an injury that impacted her season?
Ladderball
What is the name of the park that hosts 2 possible courses for our league meets?
Genesee County Park
You can catch Coach Rice singing (and dancing) to this song when its her turn for karaoke night.
Baby Got Back
What is the maximum distance that can be run for a high school XC meet in New York State?
3.1 miles (5k)
Coach Rice famously told her modified team the wrong way to go in a race, causing several lead runners to drop down in the race field. At what school did this take place?
Avon
The girls team used to dye their hair a certain color. What was it?
Purple
The McQuaid course has recently been changed in the past few years. What type of area did they add into the course that runners go through that they did not do before the changes?
Golf Course
When signing an autograph, this famous American woman runner gave a passive aggressive message about Coach Morens' fitness with the autograph, leading to the creation of the "Whoa" shirt, the "Whoa of the Week" and the only long term grudge Coach Morens has ever had.
Molly Huddle
Coach Morens' first practice with the team was in August of 2015. How many athletes were at that practice?
3
Foreign exchange student Nick got lost at this park on a field trip. Thank goodness for Iris' sleuthing skills!
Harriett Hollister Recreation Area
When the Girls team in 2023 raced to 2nd place at McQuaid, they lost to St. Vincent-St. Mary's High School (OH). What famous athlete also attended this high school?
Lebron James
What was the name of the Invitational where we famously went out several out and back drives in Western New York?
West Seneca Invitational at Sunshine Park
Before coaching at Geneseo, where did Coach John coach within the LCAA?
Way-Coh
When a team goes 1-2-3 in a dual meet it guarantees a win for that team. The best possible score is 15-50, but what is the worst possible score a team would win by?
29-30
Mr. Wong is now a substitute teacher at GCS. When he ran cross country he was notorious for ALWAYS wearing this article of clothing.
Pants
Coach Morens was handed a microphone during a Week 6 race in Oakfield to celebrate the GCS seniors. What warning did he give the other racers about Caroline T?
"You might get bit, because they T-dog is on the course"
The State Championship course at Queensbury has a long run out of the woods to the finish line. How many meters is it from the edge of the woods to the finish?
555 meters
Coach Morens finished in last place at the Rensselaer County Championship in 2000 (his sophomore year). What section was that race in?
Section II (2)
What country has won the most cross country world championships in the history of the event?
Kenya
The morning of Sectionals in 2016, the boys team went to this restaurant for breakfast. They would later win Sectionals for Class DD. What restaurant was it?
Denny's
Lily was once the entire Modified Girls team? At what Invitational was she only girl Modified runner?
Parma Park
What state is the Nike Cross Nationals race held in?
Oregon
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