News of the week: Oct. 22- 27, 2012

District Meet Results - Our District meet last friday proved to be a good day for the Pirates. The boys team finished out the season with a very respectable 6th place finish in a tough district.  Will and Nathan both placed within the top 30, earning them a spot on the line at our Sectional meet next weekend.
On the Girls side we did not have a full team in the race this year.  However team work was still present as the girls team members came out in force to support their teammates with banners and bellowing cheers along the course.  The result of this outstanding display of team effort combined with tough racing by Sarah and Sammie led to PR's by both runners and Sarah will also move on to Sectionals.
Best of luck to Sarah, Will and Nathan as they compete at Sectionals for a chance at going to State!

All team members are encouraged to come and support our runners at the Sectional meet saturday. A bus will be provided. 
Here are the details:

Class 4 Sectional 2 Meet
Date: Saturday Oct. 27
Location: Forest Park- Central Fields
Time Schedule:
- Meet at PHS at 8:15
- Bus leaves at 8:30
- Girls Varsity Race 10:00 am
- Boys Varsity Race 10:45 am
- Awards 12:00pm 
The top 4 teams and top 30 individuals in each race will advance to the State Championships.
We should return to PHS about 1:00pm

Important reminders for the end of the 2012 XC season

- the Middle School meet was cancelled due to inclement weather last week.  We are working with the Middle Schools to reschedule if possible.  At this time we have no information, but keep watching the blog for updates.  It would be great to have your help and support our Middle School XC program.

- Drummond is having their annual Harvest run and some of you have volunteered to help.  Please see your coach ASAP to get a field trip form for next friday.

- Team pictures arrived last friday afternoon.  Please stop by your coaches room to pick up your order.  Those not picked up will be available on awards night.

- Uniforms and sweats should be clean and turned in directly to your Coach by November 1st. They must be in a bag with a tag clearly identifying your name. DO NOT leave them in one of our rooms laying around if we are not there.

- Team Members and Parents - Soon it will be time to assemble a slide show for the Awards night. We will gladly provide a disc or flash drive if anyone has photos from the season they would like to share . We could also use some music suggestions (unless ya like Coach Fader's "old timey" stuff, and I think Coach Simmons likes Disco)

- Girls Team members- don't forget to put together a "special award" for the teammate you selected. Coaches may be able to help if you need ideas. Also, If you can not attend the awards banquet please notify your Coach so we can arrange to have your person still receive your special award.

Saturday, November 3rd - Missouri State Championships Meet - Oak Hills Golf Course, Jefferson City (only for qualifying teams or individuals)

Monday, November 19th - PHS Cross Country Awards Night 6-8pm (more details coming soon)