KXC Dedicating District to Anna Koistinen

Anna Koistinen (younger sister of varsity runner David Koistinen) underwent successful surgery on her back today. She has been a steadfast supporter and participant of KXC all summer and season long. The team will be dedicating this year's district championships to her. We love you, Anna. Get well soon. You've got a lot of mileage to make up. : )

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Saharrible...I don't think so

Junior Sahar Halim has come a long way since her freshman year."I was in a burger joint in Berkeley, California when I got a call on my mobile phone from someone named Sahar. Apparently she had been in the summer strength and conditioning program and wanted to run cross country so someone gave her my number," said Coach Dye. Her goal at the beginning of this year was to break 16 minutes at district and she did that at the Sweeny meet. She can be described as the team's breakthrough athlete of the year.

KXC: Sahar, do you feel like this is a breakthrough season?

Sahar: Yes absolutley. I've been setting huge PR's all season and at almost every meet.

KXC: You didn't have a good race at Stafford. What do you attribute that to?

Sahar: I had a donut before the race, and I guess I just felt bad. I shouldn't have eaten that donut.

Hannah: My bad. : (

KXC: Since you have already hit your district goal, have you reset your goal for district?

Sahar: Yes, I want to run 14:50 and be in the top 10.

KXC: A year ago you would not have thought that would be realistic. Obviously you think it is realistic now. Why?

Sahar: I have been working a lot harder this year and the new training we've been doing has helped make me want to come to practice and actually try. Now that I have a goal time to hit everyday and it gives me a purpose for every practice.

KXC: Last year when you found out you were running JV, you were not happy. Did you think it was the right decision?

Sahar: Yes, I was upset. I'm happy I've been on JV this year. It has helped build my confidence.

KXC: We have gone through a sort of paradigm shift this season with our training. How has it helped you?

Sahar: I think it has helped me a lot. The intervals have taught me how to go out hard and go hard for as long as I can.

KXC: Do you feel like you can run harder for longer periods of time with each race?

Sahar: Yes, I surprise myself by how long I can stay in the front.

KXC: How many days in a row have you run?

Sahar: Oh man, I don't remember. It was 168 last Thursday. It is 175 today.

KXC: What are you most looking forward to when the season ends?

Sahar: I don't want the season to be over.

KXC: Thank you Sahar, good luck at district on Friday.

District 23-5A Championships Rosters

Freshmen (3200m)
Danillo Arcane
Nathan De Jesus
Aharown Sparrow
Scott Vilas
Jose Vilche

JV Girls (3200m)
Jena Deitrick
Lillian Dominguez
Sahar Halim
Gina Keidel
Chelsea Nelson
Macy Ramos

JV Boys (5000m)
Shiraz Ali
Sergio Bautista
Evan Bogdan
Joe Green
Jimmy Luong
Tom Duecker

Varsity Girls (3200m)
Zelda Abadom
Lisette Bogdan
Briana Gifford
Hiba Kreidie
Hannah Selesky
Katherine Toy

Varsity Boys (5000m)
Matthew Cortez
Shalin Dalal
Shanup Dalal
Errol Hampton
David Koistinen
Christian Salazar
Juan Trujillo

District Meet Itinerary

The District Championships are Friday, October 19th at Missouri City Community Park (DO NOT PARK AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL). Weather is expected to be sunny with temperatures in the upper 80's.

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Staudents will not attend 7th period.
1:35 pm – Students released from class
2:00 pm – Leave KHS for park
2:20 pm – Arrive at park
3:00 pm - Coaches Meeting
3:30 pm - Varsity Girls
4:00 pm - Varsity Boys
4:30 pm - Jr. Varsity Girls
5:00 pm - Jr. Varsity Boys
5:30 pm - Freshmen Boys
6:30 pm - Awards Presentation
7:30 pm – Arrive at Kempner HS

The awards presentation will probably start earlier than scheduled. Last year we were home before 7pm.

Stafford Results

Katherine Toy was awarded Athlete of the Week for breaking 6 minutes and setting a new PR of 5:55 for the mile early Saturday morning. Other runners had a chance to move up a level Saturday at the Stafford Invitational. As we prepare for district this meet gave us a chance to determine which level will give us the best chances for the meet.

Varsity Boys (5250m)
Evan Bogdan 20:10
Scott Vilas 20: 16
Shiraz Ali 20:37
Jimmy Luong 21:13
Jonathan Silva 22:07
Christian Salazar 22:25
Jonathan Amadio 23:22

Varsity Girls (3200m)
Gina Keidel 14:37
Jena Deitrick 14:53
Macy Ramos 14:59
Lillian Dominguez 15:12

JV Boys (5250m)
Aharown Sparrow 20:21
Danillo Arcane 21:41
Joe Green 21:57
Sergio Bautista 22:28
Tom Deucker 26:22
Nelson Fuentes 26:59

Aharown Sparrow was the top finisher for Kempner placing 2nd in the junior varsity boys race.