Regionals ahead for cross country, everything to know for area programs
If you haven’t noticed, things are slowing down and the intensity is picking up just a bit. It’s postseason time across the fall sports landscape, and cross country will soon be joining in on the party. Cross country regional races will take place this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, with teams across Emmet, Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Otsego counties all competing across races in Divisions 2-4. Football Playoffs: MHSAA high school football playoffs released, matchups for northern Michigan teams A few area teams are favorites for team titles, led by some runners who are more than capable of individual regional titles as well. The top three teams in each region make the state finals, with the top 15 individuals, regardless of team, also qualify as individuals. A minimum of seven individuals, not on a qualifying team, will advance from each region. Here’s a look at each region, the top teams and top runners and how things could unfold. DIVISION 2 Regional 10 Host: Remus Chippewa Hills When: Friday, Oct. 30 Teams: Petoskey, Cadillac, Gaylord, Ogemaw Heights, Big Rapids, Clare, Fremont, Fruitport, Howard City, Ludington, Muskegon Oakridge, Muskegon Orchard View, Reed City, Remus Chippewa Hills, Spring Lake, Whitehall. Rankings: Petoskey boys, No.
