Lake Orion’s boys cross country team has been making some great strides this season and last week won the Oxford Invitational with a solid team effort.
Senior Kirk Hansen was the top finisher for the Dragons in fourth place, which led five teammates who finished in the top 27 to capture the victory. Andrew Lorant, (eighth) Zac Seilkop, (10th) Matt Arenz (17th) and Jacob Ernatt (27th) were the other top finishers.
According to Coach Stan Ford, Hansen has been leading the way for the Dragons all season, even though it is his first full year of running cross country.
Hansen was all-state this past track season in the 800 meters.
‘Andrew Lorant is a talented sophomore, who is putting together a great season, and he will only get better in the years ahead.?’Seniors Zac Seilkop and Jonah Forystek are two of our more experienced runners in cross country, and are adding depth to the team,? Ford said.
??’Sophomores Jake Ernatt, Matt Arenz, and Jacob Arenz, are showing promise, running in positions four through seventh on the varsity squad.??
Senior David Diaz is coming off of an injury, but will greatly add to this team as he rounds into shape.?’David was All-State in his sophomore year. ‘Freshman Jack Everts and Greg Taylor have also put themselves in a position to contribute in the years ahead.
Here are other finishes this season for the cross country team:
‘O.U. Golden Grizzly Invitational ? 3rd’Place ? 152 pts; Individual Medalists:?’Kirk Hansen, 11th’Place.
‘Br. Rice/W. Bloomfield Invite ? 2nd’Place ? 92 pts; Medalists:?’Kirk Hansen, 7th’Place;?’Andrew Lorant, 8th’Place;?’Matt Arenz, 16th’Place; Jacob Ernatt, 23rd’Place.
‘Holly Invitational ? 2nd’Place ? 126 pts; Medalists:?’Kirk Hansen, 7th’Place; Andrew Lorant, 10th’Place; Matt Arenz, 27th’Place.
‘O.A.A. Jamboree I ? 1st’Place ? 56 pts; Top 15:?’Kirk Hansen, 2nd’Place; Zak Seilkop, 9th’Place; Jacob Ernatt, 13thPlace; Matthew Arenz, 14th’Place.
‘Old Skool Classic ? 1st’Place ? 18 pts; 9th’grade ? Jack Everts, Greg Taylor; 10th’Grade ? Andrew Lorant, Jacob Ernatt; 11th’Grade ? Devon DePauw; 12th’Grade ? Kirk Hansen.
‘O.A.A. Jamboree II ? 1st’Place ? 46 pts; Top 15:?’Andrew Lorant, 3rd’Place; Zak Seilkop, 5th’Place, Kirk Hansen, 6thPlace; Jacob Ernatt, 13th’Place.
‘Waterford Mott Cross Country Classic ? 3rd’Place; Medalists:?’Kirk Hansen, 6th’Place; Andrew Lorant, 9th’Place; Zac Seilkop, 11th’Place; Jonah Forystek, 19th’Place; Jake Ernatt, 20th’Place.
‘Oakland County Championships ? 3rd’Place?? 179 pts; (43 schools participating).
?’Medalists: Kirk Hansen, 16th’Place; Andrew Lorant, 21st’Place.