WVHS Boys CC Recaps

2007

Varsity: 10-2 Overall, 2nd in Conference, 2nd in Regionals, 4th in Sectionals, 4th in State Sophomores: 9-3 overall

The Warrior Boys Cross Country 4th Place finish is Waubonsie's best-ever in a State CC meet.
Senior Mark Schumacher became the school's third all-state runner in history by finishing in 17th place in a school record time of 14:49 for three miles. David Schumacher just missed all-state status, but he ran the school's second-best ever time of 14:59. David finished 28th in state.
The rest of the Warrior best-ever team all came in under 16:00.
They are: Emmett Lorenz – who ran the school’s fourth-best time ever -- Ryan Shea, Sean Wiggan, Michael Lorenz, Mark Homan and alternate Josh Lynch. The team was making its record-setting seventh straight trip to Peoria.

• Eric Brinlee-All Academic
• Joseph Cullen-All Academic
• Andrew Dalpini-All Academic
• Abrahim Fahs-All Academic
• Mark Homan-All Academic, State Qualifier
• Emmett Lorenz-All Conference, State Qualifier
• Michael Lorenz-State Qualifier
• Boojith Padmaraj-All Academic
• Ryan Shea-State Qualifier
• David Schumacher-All Conference, State Qualifier
• Mark Schumacher-All Conference, State Qualifier, All-State
• Sean Wiggan-All Conference, State Qualifier

2006

• Mustafa Alavi: All-Academic, MVP

• Eric Brinlee: All-Academic, State Qualifier

• Adam Craig: Sportsmanship Award

• Joseph Cullen: All-Academic

• Alex Herb: All-Academic

• Mark Homan: All-Academic

• Jared Kolinek: All-Academic

• Henry Lapka: All-Conference, State Qualifier, Naperville SUN “honor roll.”

• Emmitt Lorenz: State Qualifier, Naperville SUN “honor roll.”

• David Schumacher: All-Conference, State Qualifier, Naperville SUN “honor roll.”

• Mark Schumacher: All-Conference, State Qualifier, Naperville SUN “honor roll.”

• Ryan Shea: All-Conference, State Qualifier, Naperville SUN “honor roll.”

• Ben Tromblay: All-Academic, State Qualifier

The Waubonsie Valley Men’s Cross Country squad had another record-setting season in 2006, culminating with the Warriors sixth-straight IHSA State Meet appearance. At the State Meet, the Warriors equaled a school best-ever 5^th Place state finish, with a school-record point total and total team time.

Junior Mark Schumacher recorded the best individual Warrior State Time ever (14:59), leading a total-team effort that saw all seven runners break the 16-minute mark for Waubonsie.

The Warriors finished in virtual tie for the Upstate Eight title, with Neuqua Valley at the varsity level. The Wildcats won the trophy that day, but when it really counted at the State Meet -- the Warriors topped their district rivals by over 100 points.

Waubonsie finished 3rd in the conference at the frosh-soph level.

2005

Varsity: 10-1 Overall, 3rd in Conference, Regional Champs, 9th in State
Frosh/Soph: 10-1 Overall, 2nd in Conference

This year marked the 5th straight appearance for the team at the IHSA State Meet (bringing home its 3rd Top-Ten finish at State) and its fifth consecutive Regional title. The Varsity team won the Aurora City Meet for the 6th Consecutive year.

• Mustafa Alavi: All-Academic
• Brent Carius: All-Academic, All-Conference, MVP, State Qualifier
• John Gibbs: All-Academic, All-Conference, State Qulaifier
• Paul Happ: All-Academic, State Qualifier
• Alan Krol: State Qualifier
• Henry Lapka: State Qualifier
• Jayesh Madrecha: All-Academic, Sportsmanship Award
• Arlen McCann: All-Academic
• Mark Schumacher: State Qualifier
• Ashok Venugopal: All-Academic
• Brooks Yohannes: All-Conference, State Qualifier

2004

11-1 in Conference, 1^st place
JV 11-1 in conference, 1^st place
Soph. 10-2 in conference, 1^st place
1^st place in Regional, 1^st place in Sectional
8^th place in the State

The Warrior Men's cross country program welcomed more athletes than ever before this fall, and then used the 2004 season to prove there is strength in numbers. The successful campaign culminated recently in an 8th Place finish in the IHSA State Meet in Peoria, the second-best finish in school history.

As a team, the Warriors hosted the Upstate Eight Meet and swept to conference titles on the frosh-soph, JV and varsity levels. We also won a fourth-straight IHSA Regional title as well as first-ever IHSA Sectional championship. During the regular season Waubonsie also repeated as Aurora City champs.

Several individuals stood out during the successful campaign, including, but not limited to all-conference performers, Durrell Williams, Brent Carius and John Gibbs. Williams, a senior became just the second Warrior ever to gain all-state acclaim by finishing in 11th Place at the State Meet.

Head Coach David Severance and assistant coaches Chris Wolak and Kevin Rafferty wish to thank and congratulate our supportive parents for their part in continuing to make Waubonsie Valley on of the top cross country programs in the State. 

Coaches: Dave Severance, Kevin Rafferty, Chris Wolak

• Jeremy Brownl, State Participant
• Brent Carius- All Academic, All Conference, All Regional, All Sectional, State Participant,  Sportsmanship Award
• John Gibbs- All Academic, All Conference, All Regional,  State Participant
• Paul Happ- All Academic
• Brian Huhtala- All Academic
• Jay Madrecha- All Academic
• Pablo Martinez-State Participant
• Justin Rosenblume- All Academic, State Participant
• Daniel Severance- All Academic
• Ben Tromblay- All Academic
• Ashok Venugopal-All Academic, State Participant
• Durrell Williams-All Conference, All Regional, All Sectional, State Participant, All State, MVP

2004 Cross Country Sectional Champions
Justin Rosenblume, Pablo Martinez, Ashok Venugopal, John Gibbs, Durrell Williams, Brent Carius, Jeremy Brown

Varsity Boys Cross Country

Front  L-R:  Brian Huhtala, Kevin Mack, Dinesh Vemuri, Ani Chintalapani, Pablo Martinez, Ben Tromblay, David Sohn, Arlen McCann, Paul Happ Row 2:  Bridget Close, Victor Macias, Kevin Burns, Kyle Yonkers, Jay Madrecha, Justin Rosenblume, Zach Lazar, Durrell Williams, Jeremy Brown, Ashok Venugopal, William Biancucci, Brent Carius Row 3:  Billy DeLisle, Brooks Yohannes, Vivek Venugopal, Steve Berger, John Gibbs, Danny Severance, Chris Zarebi, Dan Brinkman, Matt Bielaga, Coach Severance, Coach Rafferty, Coach Wolak

F/S Boys Cross Country

Front  L-R:  Ben Jump, Mustafu Alavi, Vincent Lee, Brad Bibbs, Bryan Barnes, Anthony Verastigue, Jared Kolinek, Osman Tahir, Joe Cullen Row 2:  Victor Macias, Alex Isabel, Ben Davidson, R. W., M. K., Patrick Aquino, Joe LaMartina, Chris Blount, Pat Smyth, Ryan Keane, Chris Retucco, Jeff Moy, Josue Palmerin, David Schumacher, Bridget Close Row 3:  Mrinal Sood, Brian Bajzek, Aron Cox, Mark Schumacher, Josh Lynch, Nick Sciortino, Adam Craig, Alan Krol, Henry Lapka, Nathan Olson, Dan Lundy, Andrew Dalpini, Joe Govi, Ian Hartin, Coach Wolak

Boys Cross Country Coaches
Kevin Rafferty, Dave Severance, Chris Wolak

2003

Varsity: 9-2 Overall, 2nd In Conference, City ChampsRegional Champs, 13th in State
F/S: 9-2 Overall, 2nd in Conference, City Champs, Downers South Champs, Niles West Champs.

• William Biancucci--All-Academic
• Jeremy Brown--State Qualifier
• Kevin Burns--All-Conference, State Qualifier
• Brent Carius--All-Academic, All-Conference, State Qualifier, Sportsmanship Award
• John Gibbs--State Qualifier
• Pablo Martinez--All-Conference, State Qualifier
• Thomas Martino--All-Academic, State Qualifier
• Justin Rosenblume--All-Academic, State Qualifier
• Danny Severance--All-Academic, State Qualifier
• Ashok Venugopal--State Qualifier
• Vivek Venugopal--All-Academic
• Durrell Williams--All-Conference, All-Sectional, State Qualifier, MVP
• Adam Yost--All-Academic, State Qualifier