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     The following teams were selected based on the following criteria:
1.  Performance and consistency over the entire season.
2.  League, District, Regional, and State placing.
3.  Runners with similar abilities were ordered based on the position they perform on their respective teams.

2005 ALLIANCE RUNNING
ALL-SOUTHWEST OHIO
CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

BOYS
DIVISION I

1ST TEAM
Chad Balyo Sr. Springboro
Went undefeated in area races!
Scott Meyers Sr. Beavercreek
Regional runner-up and all-state performer.
Tommy Morgan Sr. Kings
Led Kings to a spot in the state meet.
Chris Rapp Sr. Mason
Consistent front runner for Comets.
Graham Turlington Sr. Northmont
The region's most improved runner.
Kyle Lang Jr. LaSalle
Top runner for state champs.
Michael Perry Jr. Winton Woods
Earned all-state honors for the first time.

COACH
Frank Russo LaSalle
Lancers dominated State Meet!

2ND TEAM
Greg Roeth So. Miamisburg
Had a breakout year for an improved team. 
Taylor Williams Jr. Sycamore
Led Av's to another regional appearance.
Jake Enke Jr. Troy
Injuries were the only thing that slowed him down.
Will Rover Sr. Kings
Helped Knights to a top 10 finish at state.
Greg Bader Sr. LaSalle
Strong runner on a great team.
Mark Weden Sr. Loveland
Helped LaSalle to a runner-up finish at state.
Alex Kerns Sr. Middletown
Kerns and Middies finished 3rd at state.

SPECIAL MENTION
Brad Meyer Jr. Moeller
Drew Garvin Sr. Kings
Ryan Kiracofe Jr. Turpin
Paul Sauter Sr. Middletown
Evan McMonigle Sr. Middletown
Ryan Shirely Jr. Beavercreek
Tommy Fyffe Sr. Anderson
Chase Rahm Sr. Loveland
Danny Kramer Sr. Elder
Jake Neuskabel Jr. LaSalle

BOYS
DIVISION II

1ST TEAM
Paul Krebs Sr. Alter
Ran a 15:43 at the state meet (2nd place)
Eric Finan Jr. New Richmond
Get's stronger each year.
Carey Tighe Sr.  Purcell Marian
One of the GCL's best runners.
Mike Newkirk Jr. Greenon
A much improved runner with another year left.
Jordan Davies Jr. Springfield Shawnee
Top runner will return for Braves.
Tim Raffio Jr. Alter
Two-time all region performer.
Logan Singleton Sr. Goshen
Qualified for the state meet three consecutive years.

COACH
Brian DeSantis Springfield Shawnee
Braves finished 8th at the state meet.

2ND TEAM
Joe McArthur Sr. North Bend Taylor
Solid performer for the Yellow Jackets.
Zach Tripplett Jr. North Bent Taylor
Will return for another season for Taylor.
Nathan Weller Sr. Eaton
Eaton's top runner qualified for state.
Chris O'Bryan Jr. Carroll
Led Carroll to a berth at the state meet.
Josh Wiseman Sr. Springfield Shawnee
Outstanding #2 runner on a top 10 state team.
Jonathan Waag Sr. Alter
Senior really came on during the end of the season.
Robert Lakes Sr. Hamilton Badin
Lead runner on a regional team.

SPECIAL MENTION
Nate Marcinonis Sr. Springfield Shawnee
Peter Leugers Fr. Wyoming
Richard Boehm Jr. Hamilton Badin
Gunnar Jensen Sr. Springfield Shawnee
Jake McCubbin So. Northwestern
Mike Farenholtz So. Bellbrook
Jorell Laube Jr. Greenon
Joe Janson Jr. Carroll
Nick Held Sr. Tippecanoe
Bruce Lamb Sr. Indian Lake

BOYS
DIVISION III

1ST TEAM
Sam Borchers Jr. Yellow Springs
All-state honors for the 2nd consecutive year.
Dan McCracken Sr. Anna
Led Rockets to a 5th place finish at state.
David Wilker Jr. Coldwater
Top 5 performer at the state meet.
Trey Baker Sr. Brookville
SWBL and all-state runner for Blue Devils.
John Luttrell So. Dayton Christian
All-Ohio performer in first trip to state.
Walt Luttrell So. Dayton Christian
Ran the 6th fastest time DIII in the region this year. 
Tom Kauffman Jr. Mariemont
Recorded a personal best of 16:35 this year.

COACH
Dean Stewart Anna
The Rockets are back in a big way!

2ND TEAM
Jamie Keuss Sr. Coldwater
Solid number two for the Cavs.
Mark Hutchinson Sr. Franklin Monroe
One of the top runners from the CCC.
David Evangelisti Sr. West Liberty Salem
Top runner out of the OHC.
David Miller Jr. Lemon Monroe
Yellow Jackets' top runner qualified for state.
Ryan Aills Sr. Brookville
Came on strong during the postseason.
Tony Reiss Jr. Sidney Lehman
Always in the hunt for a appearance at the state meet.
Dane Harding Jr. Cedarville
Another standout distance runner from Cedarville.

SPECIAL MENTION
Andy Stephan So. Troy Christian
Andy Peters So. Yellow Springs
Kregg Olding So. Minster
Casey Heckman Sr. Minster
Nathan Wirrig Jr. Tri County North
Brian Snyder Sr. Anna
Eric Wood Sr. Versailles
Sam Wierwille Jr. New Knoxville
Peter Kistinger Jr. Cin. Country Day
Jason Dammeyer Sr. New Bremen

GIRLS
DIVISION I

1ST TEAM
Angela Bizzari Sr. Mason
Finished up a fantastic career for the Comets.
Christina Schneider Jr. McAuley
Emerged as one of the regions best this year.
Amanda Burger Jr.  Lakota West
Exploded at the state meet (3rd place).
Erin Ragouzis Jr. Colerain
Another outstanding season for Colerain.
Emily MacLeod Sr. Mt. Notre Dame
Regional champ was one of the state's best.
Brooklyne Ridder Fr. Oak Hills
State Champ and is only a freshmen.
Sarah Leeper Jr. Loveland
Ran well after an injury-plagued Soph. season.

COACH
Debbie Pomeroy Loveland
Much improved team was ranked in the top 10 in state most of the year.

2ND TEAM
Alannah Sonntag Fr. Sycamore
Another super frosh made it state.
Kelly Schwieterman Sr. Springboro
Finishes up an outstanding career for Boro'.
Megan Kelsey Jr. Fairmont
GWOC champ came into her own this year.
Jessika Olnhausen So. Beavercreek
Post-season injuries slowed down Creek's top runner.
Ari Fisher Jr. Lebanon
Qualified for state two years in a row.
Jessica DeWitt Sr. Mt. Notre Dame
Had another outstanding year for ND.
Sarah Matthews Sr. Xenia
One of Xenia's all-time best.

SPECIAL MENTION
Lauren Beechy Jr. Loveland
Anna Watson Jr. Centerville
Jackie Moroz Fr. Beavercreek
Bianca Walker So. Fairborn
Danielle Meiners Sr. St. Ursula
Sahar Parvani Sr. Centerville
Bryn Winters Sr. Colerain
Allison Steinbrenner Fr. Tecumseh
Ainsley Schroeder Sr. St. Ursula
Kayla Justice Fr. McAuley

GIRLS
DIVISION II

1ST TEAM
Kacey Hosier Fr. Springfield Northwestern
Was very impressive all season long.
Emily Thompson Sr. North Bend Taylor
Ends a fantastic career for Taylor.
Mary Untener So. Alter
Helped Lady Knights to another state-runner up finish.
Jordan Stafford So. Greenon
All-state for the second year in a row
Jordan Jennewine Jr. Carroll
Qualified for the state meet for the first time.
Angela Klimkowski Fr. Milton Union
Helped Lady Bulldogs to a top 10 finish at state.
Alana Kennedy Fr. New Richmond
Another outstanding freshmen in DII.

COACH
Mike Meredith Milton Union
Milton's program continues to strengthen.

2ND TEAM
Holly Combs Jr. McNicholas
McNick's front runner will return.
Lauren Bockrath Jr. Alter
Another cog in the Alter machine.
Emily Zimmerman So. Alter
Came on strong this year for the Knights.
Dani Reese Jr. Oakwood
Lady Jills' top runner all season long.
Marie Boone So. Milton Union
Bulldog's number two runner is tough.
Elyse Velte Sr. Waynesville
Battled injuries near the end of the season.
Hillary Esselstein So. Alter
Came on strong this year.

SPECIAL MENTION
Kelly Sullivan So. North Bend Taylor
Darcy Mascotti Fr. Bellbrook
Shayna Runyon So. Western Brown
Catie Duncan Sr. Norwood
Kathy Chapman Jr. Carroll
Amanda Tingley Fr. Springfield Shawnee
Ally Stover Fr. Alter
Yesenia Gavarrette Sr. Norwood
Kaci Finfrock Fr. Milton Union
Michelle McKenney Jr. McNicholas

GIRLS
DIVISION III

1ST TEAM
Sarah Schulze Jr. Anna
A fourth place finish for the Rockets' front runner at state.
Angie Cates Fr. Arcanum
Finished the season with a 19:40 at state.
Gita Narayan Sr. Cin. Country Day
Finished 5th at the regional meet and state.
Mary Prakel Fr. Versailles
All-state as a freshmen.
Brigitte Sherman Jr. Minster
Came up big at the state meet
Bernadette Burke Fr. Minster
Top runner for state champs.
Renee Schmitmeyer Fr. Ansonia
Freshmen lead Ansonia to a spot at the regionals..

COACH
Dan Pohlman Coldwater
Lead Lady Cav's to an appearance at the state meet!

2ND TEAM
Katie Dahlinghaus So. Minster
Consistent runner for the champs.
Kristin Smith Jr. Versailles
Regional runner-up for the Tigers
Lauren Fausey Fr. Minster
Minster will be loaded again.
Ashley Kanney So. Coldwater
Helped Coldwater make a trip to state.
Lei Bornhorst Fr. Minster
One of the fab 4 freshmen for Wildcats.
Jenna Fausey Jr. Minster
Another returning runner for the Cats'
Sabine Schneider Jr. National Trail
State qualifier for the Blazers.

SPECIAL MENTION
Kristen Grillot Jr. Versailles
Mallor Albers Sr. Fort Loramie
Tasha Stucke Jr. Coldwater
Jenna Shull Fr. Northeastern
Mindy Vogel Jr. Fort Recovery
Emily Poeppelman Fr. Anna
Kelsie Eberly Sr. Cin. Hills Christian
Caitlin Liette Jr. Versailles
Jessica Brandt Fr. Troy Christian