Brighton Boys Cross Country
Character
Camaraderie
Competition
Commitment
Season Summaries
2020 - COVID-19
Conference
4
Regional
1
State
13
Captains
Jack Campbell, Quinn Cullen, Ethan Lee, Andrew Simon
Four Year Award
Alex Bell, Ethan Lee, Andrew Simon, Donovan White, Andrew Wilson
Top Runner, Bulldog Award
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Most Improved Runner, Unsung Hero, Hardest Worker
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Dual Record
7-5 (2nd - Div)
Invitationals Won
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2019
Conference
1
Regional
1
State
1
Captains
Dan Campbell, Andrew Hanna, Scott Spaanstra, Jack Spamer, Zach Stewart
Four Year Award
Dan Campbell, Gavin Del Proposto, Jacob Greca, Andrew Hanna, Jack Kendall, Scott Spaanstra, Jack Spamer, Zach Stewart
Top Runner, Bulldog Award
Jack Spamer, Dan Campbell
Most Improved Runner, Unsung Hero, Hardest Worker
Ashton Krill, Evan Ross, Andrew Hanna
Dual Record
7-0 (1st - Div)
Invitationals Won
South Lyon, Averill, Spartan, Waterford Mott, Portage, Gabriel Richard
2018
Conference
2
Regional
1
State
10
Captains
Four Year Award
Nick Barr, Matt Blakeslee, Thomas Bolitho, Aidan Bustillo, John Caley, Sean Foster, John Monroe, Nolan McGahan, Nathan Tsiang, Patrick Whitton, Raymond York
Top Runner, Bulldog Award
Zach Stewart, Sean Foster
Most Improved Runner, Unsung Hero, Hardest Worker
Ethan Lee, Jack Spamer, Nolan MGahan
Dual Record
7-0 (1st - Div)
Invitationals Won
Averill. Spartan, Jefferson, Greater Flint Championships
2017
Conference
6
Regional
3
State
17
Captains
Four Year Award
Spencer Crompton, Matt Knop, Jarrett Mulligan
Top Runner, Bulldog Award
Zach Stewart, Matt Knop
Most Improved Runner, Unsung Hero, Hardest Worker
Andrew Hanna, Jack Spamer, Sean Foster
Dual Record
6-0 (1st - Div)
Invitationals Won
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2016
Conference
3
Regional
3
State
26
Captains
Four Year Award
Steven McPeek, Braden Thomas, Patrick Tucker
Top Runner, Bulldog Award
Zach Stewart, Alec Gillis
Most Improved Runner, Unsung Hero, Hardest Worker
Raymond York, Scott Spaanstra, Justin Matuszewski
Dual Record
4-1 (2nd - Div)
Invitationals Won
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2015 - Coach Ritsema's Final Season
Conference
7
Regional
8
State
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Captains
Josh Bostwick, Aaron Kruzel, Evan Litch, Connor Parrell, Tim "Chip" Osborne, Nick Williamson
Four Year Award
Josh Bostwick, Aaron Kruzel, Evan Litch, Connor Parrell, Chip Osborne, Nick Williamson
Most Valuable Runner
Chip Osborne
Most Improved Runner
Chip Osborne, Aiden Bustillo
Dual Record
0-5 (6th - Div)
Invitationals Won
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2014
Conference
8
Regional
7
State
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Captains
Nick Berry, Nick Lantis, Josh Lazzari, Garrett McPeek, Andy Mitchell, Tom Terns
Four Year Award
Nick Berry, Nick Lantis, Josh Lazzari, Garrett McPeek, Andy Mitchell, Tom Terns
Most Valuable Runner
Andy Mitchell
Most Improved Runner
Chip Osborne
Dual Record
2-3 (t3rd - Div)
Invitationals Won
Corunna, Battle Creek Lakeview, Monroe Jefferson, Reese
2013
Conference
8
Regional
8
State
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Captains
Doug Carruthers, Blake Harrity, Kevin Schuett
Four Year Award
Casey Campbell, Doug Carruthers, Blake Harrity, Kevin Schuett
Most Valuable Runner
Nick Berry
Most Improved Runner
Nick Williamsen
Dual Record
2-3 (t4th - Div)
Invitationals Won
Battle Creek Lakeview, Reese
2012
Conference
7
Regional
4
State
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Captains
Brett Bunton, Jeremy Flammersfeld, Tim Knittle, Jack Kosaian, Ryan Kruzel, Sean Poliquin, Joey Seitz, Collin Schafer
Four Year Award
Jimmy Birney, Brett Bunton, Jeremy Flammersfeld, Tim Knittle, Jack Kosaian, Ryan Kruzel, Sean Poliquin, Colin Schafer, Joey Seitz
Most Valuable Runner
Jack Kosaian
Most Improved Runner
Jay Ziolkowski
Dual Record
1-4 (5th - Div)
Invitationals Won
Rochester, Corunna, Battle Creek Lakeview, Monroe Jefferson, Reese
2011
Conference
6
Regional
4
State
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Captains
Nick Costello, Cameron Fattahi, Will McPeek, Tyler Partridge, Steve Scarlett, Chris Wernette
Four Year Award
Nick Costello, Cameron Fattahi, Will McPeek, Tyler Partridge, Steve Scarlett, Chris Wernette
Most Valuable Runner
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Most Improved Runner
Jimmy Birney, Ryan Kruzel
Dual Record
4-1 (2nd - Div)
Invitationals Won
Rochester, Monroe Jefferson, Reese
2010
Conference
4
Regional
3
State
9
Captains
Dan Halling, Jon Knedgen, Ryan Neal, Matt Springstead
Four Year Award
Dan Halling
Most Valuable Runner
Nick Costello
Most Improved Runner
Nick Costello, Jeremy Flammersfeld, Dan Halling
Dual Record
3-2 (3rd - Div)
Invitationals Won
Rochester, Battle Creek Lakeview, Monroe Jefferson, Midland, Reese
2009
Conference
5
Regional
4
State
-
Captains
Andrew Davis, Eric Kilpatrick, Josh Partridge
Four Year Award
Andrew Davis, Eric Kilpatrick, Josh Partridge
Most Valuable Runner
Josh Partridge
Most Improved Runner
Jon Curtis, Mitch Nisbet
Dual Record
3-2 (3rd - Div)
Invitationals Won
Rochester, Battle Creek Lakeview, Midland, Ypsilanti, Reese
2008 - First year in Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA)
Conference
7
Regional
6
State
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Captains
John Childers, Neil Smith
Four Year Award
John Childers, Neil Smith
Most Valuable Runner
Josh Partridge
Most Improved Runner
Eric Kilpatrick
Dual Record
0-4
Invitationals Won
Corruna, Battle Creek Lakeview
2007 - Last year in Kensington Valley Conference (KVC)
Conference
7
Regional
6
State
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Captains
Andy Kleinschmidt, Matt Neely, Carl Steffer
Four Year Award
Andy Kleinschmidt, Matt Neely, David Springstead, Carl Steffer
Most Valuable Runner
Matt Neely
Most Improved Runner
Andy Kleinshmidt, Jacob Lunau, David Springstead
Dual Record
3-4
Invitationals Won
Corunna
2006
Conference
4
Regional
3
State
23
Captains
Tom Gienapp, Brandon Gustafson, Matt Sornson, Matt Wasalaski
Four Year Award
Tom Gienapp, Matt Sornson
Most Valuable Runner
Matt Neely
Most Improved Runner
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Dual Record
7-3
Invitationals Won
Rochester, Battle Creek, Lakeview, Midland
2005 - Home course moved to Huron Meadows
Conference
4
Regional
4
State
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Captains
Kevin Bilbrey, Matt Milosek, Derek Shortt, Aaron Toth
Four Year Award
Kevin Bilbrey, Jacob Crowel, John Hughes, Matt Milosek, Ryan Reed, Matt Robinson, Derek Shortt, Aaron Toth
Most Valuable Runner
Matt Neely
Most Improved Runner
John Childers
Dual Record
4-3
Invitationals Won
Rochester, Corunna, Battle Creek Lakeview, Midland, Reese
2004
Conference
6
Regional
5
State
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Captains
Dave Gillis, Dave Hebert, Dave Suchanek
Four Year Award
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Most Valuable Runner
---
Most Improved Runner
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Dual Record
3-4
Invitationals Won
Ishpeming, Corunna, Battle Creek Lakeview
2003
Conference
6
Regional
8
State
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Captains
Craig Bilbrey, Derek Dobies, Brad Fry, Garrett Lafata
Four Year Award
Craig Bilbrey, Derek Dobies, Brad Fry, Garrett Lafata
Most Valuable Runner
Derek Shortt, Adam Terns
Most Improved Runner
Adam Terns
Dual Record
3-4
Invitationals Won
Ypsilanti, Reese
2002
Conference
4
Regional
5
State
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Captains
Seth Alling, Kevin Gienapp, Nick Walters
Four Year Award
Seth Alling, Kevin Gienapp, Nick Walters
Most Valuable Runner
Kevin Gienapp
Most Improved Runner
Dave Gillis, Matt Robinson
Dual Record
5-2
Invitationals Won
Rochester, Grosse Ile, Ypsilanti, Reese
2001
Conference
5
Regional
8
State
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Captains
Brandon Keskitalo, Phil Kofahl, Ryan Sullivan, Jon Twork
Four Year Award
Phil Kofahl, Ryan Sullivan, Jon Twork
Most Valuable Runner
Kevin Gienapp
Most Improved Runner
Kris Rose
Dual Record
4-3
Invitationals Won
Lansing Eastern
2000
Conference
5
Regional
8
State
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Captains
Matt Green, Eric Malkowski, Ryan Mckinnie, Brad Pero
Four Year Award
Matt Green, Ryan Mckinnie
Most Valuable Runner
Kevin Gienapp, Eric Malkowski
Most Improved Runner
Ben Haushalter, Dylan Simon
Dual Record
4-3
Invitationals Won
Lansing Eastern, Grosse Ile, Reese
1999
Conference
5
Regional
8
State
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Captains
Nathan Greenawalt, Craig Hackenbarth, Peter Kananen, Joe Wojie
Four Year Award
Nathan Greenawalt, Craig Hackenbarth, Peter Kananen, Joe Wojie
Most Valuable Runner
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Most Improved Runner
Aaron Williams
Dual Record
3-3
Invitationals Won
Lansing Eastern, Battle Creek Lakeview
1998
Conference
4
Regional
5
State
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Captains
Ian Dunworth, Nate Edmund, Tim Griffin, David Helstowski, Scott Lambert
Four Year Award
Ian Dunworth, Nate Edmund, Tim Griffin, Scott Lambert
Most Valuable Runner
Tim Griffin, Rich Morel
Most Improved Runner
Jon Saunders
Dual Record
4-2
Invitationals Won
Battle Creek, Battle Creek Lakeview, Grose Ile, Portage
1997
Conference
3
Regional
5
State
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Captains
Josh Bowser, Andy Hargrave
Four Year Award
Josh Bowser, Andy Hargrave
Most Valuable Runner
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Most Improved Runner
Austin Lampros
Dual Record
5-1
Invitationals Won
Grosse Ile, Ypsilanti
1996
Conference
2
Regional
2
State
6
Captains
Jeff Bachelor, Joe Davis, Keith Erickson, Kevin Monstrola, Jeff Peters
Four Year Award
Jeff Bachelor, Joe Davis, Keith Erickson, Kevin Monstrola, Jeff Peters
Most Valuable Runner
Mark Hansen
Most Improved Runner
Ian Dunworth
Dual Record
5-1
Invitationals Won
Rochester, Lansing Eastern, Holly, Petoskey, Grosse Ile
1995
Conference
1 (co champ)
Regional
2
State
1
Captains
Don Davis, Brad Galleher, Andy Ritter, Jeff Trembath, Matt Twork
Four Year Award
Dan Davis, Brad Galleher, Andy Ritter, Matt Twork
Most Valuable Runner
Jeff Trembath
Most Improved Runner
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Dual Record
5-1
Invitationals Won
Holly, Petoskey, Grosse Ile
1994
Conference
2
Regional
3
State
6
Captains
Jace Bachelor, Sean Carney, Pat Herek, Marc Hoerauf, Chris Jordan, Scott Stroup
Four Year Award
Jace Bahelor, Sean Carney, Todd Day, Pat Herek, Chris Jordan
Most Valuable Runner
Andy Ritter
Most Improved Runner
Mark Hansen
Dual Record
4-2
Invitationals Won
Petoskey, Haslett
1993
Conference
2 (co champ)
Regional
1
State
3
Captains
Brandon Dutton, Ryan Ritsema, Jeremy Towne, Jeff White
Four Year Award
Brandon Dutton, Aaron Loynes, Ryan Ritsema, Jeremy Towne, Jeff White
Most Valuable Runner
Branden Dutton
Most Improved Runner
Ryan Ritsema
Dual Record
6-0
Invitationals Won
Battle Creek, Petoskey, Haslett,
1992
Conference
1
Regional
3
State
7
Captains
B.J. Natter, Ryan Wiese
Four Year Award
Ryan Wiese
Most Valuable Runner
Brandon Dutton
Most Improved Runner
Todd Day
Dual Record
6-0
Invitationals Won
Battle Creek, Petoskey, Gibraltar Carlson
1991
Conference
3
Regional
3
State
15
Captains
Trevor Darnell, Matt Kratz, Matt Outlaw,
Four Year Award
Larry Bostwick, Trevor Darnell, Matt Kratz
Most Valuable Runner
Brandon Dutton
Most Improved Runner
Jesse Arquette
Dual Record
4-2
Invitationals Won
Rochester, Battle Creek, Haslett, Mason
1990
Conference
3
Regional
4
State
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Captains
Jon Hanner, Todd Snyder
Four Year Award
Todd Snyder, Chris Walker
Most Valuable Runner
Trevor Darnell
Most Improved Runner
Jeremy Towne
Dual Record
4-2
Invitationals Won
Rochester, Battle Creek, Haslett, Mason, Flint Kersley
1989
Conference
3
Regional
6
State
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Captains
Tom Coviak
Four Year Award
Tom Coviak
Most Valuable Runner
Trevor Darnell
Most Improved Runner
Matt Kratz
Dual Record
4-2
Invitationals Won
Rochester
1988
Conference
5
Regional
12
State
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Captains
Jim Hanner
Four Year Award
Jim Hanner
Most Valuable Runner
Jim Hanner
Most Improved Runner
Matt Kratz
Dual Record
3-3
Invitationals Won
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1987
Conference
4
Regional
8
State
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Captains
Alan Bynum, Kevin Kelly
Four Year Award
Alan Bynum, Kevin Kelly, Adam Lawing
Most Valuable Runner
Jim Hanner
Most Improved Runner
Tom Coviak
Dual Record
2-3
Invitationals Won
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1986
Conference
3
Regional
4
State
---
Captains
---
Four Year Award
---
Most Valuable Runner
---
Most Improved Runner
---
Dual Record
5-1
Invitationals Won
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1985
Conference
5
Regional
9
State
---
Captains
Jason Sheets
Four Year Award
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Most Valuable Runner
Jason Sheets
Most Improved Runner
Jeff Wink
Dual Record
3-3
Invitationals Won
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1984
Conference
2
Regional
2
State
23
Captains
John Partee, Paul Pominville
Four Year Award
John, Partee, Paul Pominville
Most Valuable Runner
John Partee, Paul Pominville
Most Improved Runner
Jim Craig
Dual Record
5-1
Invitationals Won
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1983
Conference
3
Regional
2
State
20
Captains
John Shore, Steve Trudeau
Four Year Award
John Shore, Steve Trudeau
Most Valuable Runner
John Partee
Most Improved Runner
Jeff Mason
Dual Record
5-2
Invitationals Won
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1982 - Home course moved from Burroughs Farms to Bishop Lake after first dual meet
Conference
2
Regional
4
State
---
Captains
John Brown, Ralph Schlaff
Four Year Award
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Most Valuable Runner
Ralph Schlaff
Most Improved Runner
Mike Bachelor
Dual Record
5-2
Invitationals Won
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1981
Conference
2 (co champ)
Regional
1
State
12
Captains
Steve Brune, Pat Fleenor
Four Year Award
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Most Valuable Runner
Pat Fleenor
Most Improved Runner
Ralph Schlaff
Dual Record
7-0
Invitationals Won
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1980
Conference
1
Regional
5
State
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Captains
Ed Nicholson, Louis Schmidt
Four Year Award
John Davis, Brian Doran, Louis Schmidt
Most Valuable Runner
Louis Schmidt
Most Improved Runner
Shawn Pipoly
Dual Record
5-0
Invitationals Won
Mason
1979 - First year in Kensington Valley Conference (KVC), First year racing 5K
Conference
1
Regional
2
State
11
Captains
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Four Year Award
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Most Valuable Runner
---
Most Improved Runner
---
Dual Record
5-0
Invitationals Won
Brighton
1978 - Last year in South Eastern Conference (SEC)
Conference
1
Regional
2
State
1
Captains
Steve Leach, Doug Moore, Jeff Proulx
Four Year Award
Ross Good, Steve Leach, Doug Moore, Jeff Proulx
Most Valuable Runner
Kevin Hurley
Most Improved Runner
Steve Leach
Dual Record
9-0
Invitationals Won
Holly, County, Mason
1977
Conference
1
Regional
3
State
11
Captains
Sean Hurley, Brett Rohrscheib
Four Year Award
Sean Hurley, Brett Rohrscheib
Most Valuable Runner
Jeff Proulx
Most Improved Runner
Kevin Hurley
Dual Record
8-1
Invitationals Won
Pinckney, County, Mason
1976 - First year in Class A
Conference
1
Regional
2
State
9
Captains
Jim Davis, Tim Proulx
Four Year Award
Drake Vader
Most Valuable Runner
Tim Proulx
Most Improved Runner
Sean Hurley
Dual Record
9-0
Invitationals Won
West Bloomfield, Pinckney, County
1975
Conference
1
Regional
1
State
16
Captains
Paul Mason, Tim Proulx
Four Year Award
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Most Valuable Runner
Paul Mason
Most Improved Runner
Doug Moore
Dual Record
11-0
Invitationals Won
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1974 - First year in South Eastern Conference (SEC)
Conference
2
Regional
6
State
---
Captains
---
Four Year Award
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Most Valuable Runner
Tim Proulx
Most Improved Runner
Sean Hurley
Dual Record
9-2
Invitationals Won
Manchester
1973
Conference
3
Regional
13
State
---
Captains
---
Four Year Award
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Most Valuable Runner
---
Most Improved Runner
---
Dual Record
4-7-1
Invitationals Won
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1972 - First year racing 3 miles
Conference
---
Regional
---
State
---
Captains
---
Four Year Award
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Most Valuable Runner
Paul Pipoly
Most Improved Runner
Paul Paetow
Dual Record
3-7
Invitationals Won
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1971 - Independent
Conference
---
Regional
---
State
---
Captains
---
Four Year Award
---
Most Valuable Runner
Jim Karr
Most Improved Runner
---
Dual Record
2-6
Invitationals Won
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1970 - Wayne Oakland County League
Conference
8 (7 in final standings)
Regional
11
State
---
Captains
---
Four Year Award
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Most Valuable Runner
Ben Bailey
Most Improved Runner
Greg Moore
Dual Record
7-5
Invitationals Won
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