Novi Men's Cross Country 2nd at KVC Meet
Wildcats "run smart and fast" against tough competition
10/24/2005 by Scott Olson


Being a Wildcat Cross Country runner in the Kensington Valley Conference isn't easy. In fact, it's down-right tough. Of the KVC's 8 schools, 7 are ranked in the top 10 or are honorable mentions in Division I this year. Last year at State Finals, it was Pinckney, Milford and Novi in the top four - of the entire state!

The Wildcats were up to the test again Monday afternoon at Hudson Mills, taking a very respectable second place at the KVC meet against such 2005 powerhouses as Pinckney (ranked #1 in the state, took 1st at the meet), South Lyon (5th ranked) and Brighton (10th ranked).

Leading the pack for Novi was Mike Wheat (16:34), Scott Wagner (16:43), Alex Prasad (16:46), Josh Lumley (17:11),  Kenny MacDonough (17:27), and Luke Barnes (17:44).

Honors went to Mike Wheat, First Team All -KVC; Scott Wagner and Alex Prasad, Second Team All-KVC; and Josh Lumley, Honorable Mention.

"We ran smart and fast yesterday. We are running with confidence. We are ready for Saturday!" exclaimed Coach Smith following the meet.

Saturday October 29th is Regionals at Schoolcraft College in Livonia. Race time is 10:00 a.m., and the top three teams head to the State Finals!

Indeed, it's looking like another great Cross Country season for the Novi Wildcats, and the KVC too!

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Editor's Note: Sports reporter Alex Prasad is Captain of the Men's Cross Country Team. As such, he will be contributing to their coverage, but Coach Smith and Scott Olson will be writing the meet reports.