Updates - 9-28-26
-The team improved to 4-0 in the conference after defeating Salem and Northville at Hudson Mills on Tuesday and won the Waterford Fall Classic on Friday. Results to both meets are on athletic.net.
-Congratulations to Coach Kristi on her Extraordinary Bulldog Award! Well deserved and long overdue recognition!
-Runners outside of the top 9 will compete in the Legends Invite at Pinckney High School on Saturday. There is no bus. Admission for all vehicles (spectators/athletes/coaches/etc.) is $10 cash or $10 GoFan. Athletes need to meet at the course by 11:30. There will likely be one race per gender with the boys race starting at 1:00. If a JV race is necessary, that race will start at 2:00. Awards to the top team and top 30 individuals. Awards ceremony for the top team and top 5 individuals will occur 30 minutes after the last race. Checkerboard singlets. Course Map
-All athletes will compete at the Portage Invite on October 10th. Bus departs at 9:00, Varsity race at 1:00, JV race at 3:00, Awards at ~4:30.
-October 15th SMS XC/TF coach Colleen Monroe is going to be honored on the BAS Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the ceremony starting at 6:30 p.m. in the BHS Steam Center. Members of the Brighton XC community are welcome to attend.
-Colleen Monroe (1982) – Colleen “Tokai” Monroe is being honored for her exemplary achievements as an author. She is the author of many nationally bestselling children's books, including A Wish to Be the Christmas Tree. Her stories have been read publicly by President George W. Bush, Katie Couric, and Mitch Albom. Monroe has also served as a cross country and track coach for many years, is a member of the district's support staff, and has contributed in many ways as a volunteer within the community.
-A member of our BXC family is searching for volunteers for the Detroit Free Press Marathon. This is an excellent way to earn volunteer/service hours and support the running community.
-Contact Coach Elsey with questions - elseyc@brightonk12.com - 248.408.5984
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This Week's Schedule
Monday - Bishop Lake 3-4:45
Tuesday - SMS 3-5:15
Wednesday - SMS 3-5:15
Thursday - Huron Meadows 3-5:15
Friday - Bishop Lake 3-4:45
Saturday - Legends Invite
Upcoming Dates
Plymouth Dual - Tuesday, October 6th
Portage Invite - Saturday, October 10th
Hartland/Howell Double Dual - Tuesday, October 13th (Senior Night)
Gabriel Richard Invite - Saturday, October 17th
KLAA Champtionships - Thursday, October 22nd
Brighton JV Invite - Monday, October 26th
MHSAA Regional Championships - Friday, October 30th
