Description
Program Mission: Keeping in mind the most important thing we do here is treat each other with kindness and respect . . .
We will work hard. We will be positive. We will care about each other. We will give our best every day. We will achieve at a high level. On days when things don’t go our way, we will learn from it and grow from it so we can get better. We will strive every day to model excellence for others and to help each other be the best we can be. We will be a unified team, concerned more about others than ourselves. Three basic tenets will drive our program:
Dedication-Compassion-Guts
Program Philosophy:
High School
We want to help each team member . . .
Become a better person who lives a happier life.
Become a better student in the classroom. Become a better runner.
Become a better team member.
Become a better model for younger students.
From a team standpoint, we will . . .
Be the best people we can be, representing DCG with pride and excellence.
Prepare to be the best we can be in all we do. Compete at the highest level possible every time we have the opportunity to do so.
Work with all constituents to achieve at the highest level possible.
Communicate, cooperate, and conquer.
Middle School
At the middle school, the philosophy of coaching cross country places more emphasis on developing a positive, fun, and enthusiastic environment in which athletes take their first steps in understanding the concepts taught at the high school level. Our job as coaches is to carefully plan the introduction and development of skills while working within the framework of the high school program. We will prepare our athletes for success while laying the foundation for the future of this program. Especially as our program continues to grow and compete at a high level, our middle school program will continue to take steps forward to facilitate the growth of athletes in preparation for their high school experience.
Information
Season Information
There will be a sign-up for the team in May with a meeting to follow for those who signed up.
Summer running is tentatively set to begin June 7.
Our parent/athlete meeting is tentatively set for August 3.
Our 5th-12th grade team camp is tentatively set for August 5-6. Information can be found here: https://crosscountry.dcgcamps.com/boys-cross-country-camp.cfm
The season will begin with our first practice on August 9.
Achievements & History
State Team Finish
2021: Class 3A State Champions
2020: Class 3A State Champions
2019: Class 3A State Champions
2018: Class 3A 7th place
2017: Class 3A State Runner-up
2016: Class 3A 3rd place
2015: Class 3A 4th place
2014: Class 3A 7th place
2013: Class 3A 15th place
2010: Class 3A 13th place
2009: Class 3A 12th place
District Team Finish
District Champs: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2015
Conference Team Finish
LHC Champs: 2019, 2017
LHC JV Champs: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
All-State
Tate McDermott: 2021 (10th)
AIdan Ramsey: 2021 (1st) 2020 (3rd), 2019 (5th)
Jacob Ewers: 2020 (15th)
Bradley Ramsey: 2019 (8th), 2018 (15th)
Jacob Storey: 2019 (10th)
Alex Thompson: 2016 (12th), 2015 (14th)
Academic All-State
Aidan Ramsey: 2021
Bradley Ramsey: 2019
Ean Followwill: 2017
Alex Thompson: 2017
Jackson Rude: 2015
All-District
AJ Angus: 2021 (15)
Ben Every: 2021 (10)
Aidan Ramsey: 2021 (1) 2020 (2), 2019 (1)
Jacob Ewers: 2021 (7) 2020 (3)
Tate McDermott: 2021 (4), 2020 (5)
Jack Every: 2020 (7)
Jacob Storey: 2020 (9), 2019 (3)
Owen Pries: 2021 (11), 2019 (10)
Bradley Ramsey : 2019 (2), 2018 (7)
Alex Thompson: 2017 (2), 1016 (3), 2015 (2), 2014 (8)
Tyler Borneman: 2018 (9), 2016 (6), 2015 (10)
Brian Miner: 2017 (6)
Trenton Meggers: 2017 (7)
Jacob Waymire: 2017 (8)
Ean Followwill: 2017 (11), 2015 (15)
Jared Bravard: 2016 (15), 2015 (4)
Jacob Cline: 2016 (13), 2015 (13)
Blake Schaben: 2015 (12)
All-Conference
Ben Every: 2021 (15)
Aidan Ramsey: 2021 (1), 2020 (1), 2019 (1)
Jacob Ewers: 2020 (3)
Tate McDermott: 2021 (5), 2020 (10)
Jacob Storey: 2019 (15)
Bradley Ramsey: 2019 (3), 2018 (4), 2017 (9)
Brock Wolf: 2018 (9)
Tyler Borneman: 2018 (5), 2016 (8)
Jacob Waymire: 2017 (2)
Brian Miner: 2017 (8)
Trenton Meggers: 2017 (12)
Ean Followwill: 2017 (11), 2015 (12)
Alex Thompson: 2017 (10), 2016 (5), 2015 (3), 2014 (5)
Blake Schaben: 2015 (7)
Jared Bravard: 2015 (9)
Jackson Rude: 2015 (10)
Jacob Cline: 2015 (13)
Nick Smith: 2014 (13)
Colin Martin: 2014 (14)
IATC Senior All-Star Meet Selections
2021: Jacob Ewers, Owen Pries, Aidan Ramsey
2020: Dawson Assink, Blake Croushore
2019: Jacob Hochstetler, Bradley Ramsey
2018: Tyler Borneman
2017: Steve Borneman, Ean Followwill, Trenton Meggers, Brian Miner, Alex Thompson, Jacob Waymire
2016: Dakota Belling, Jared Bravard, Jacob Cline
2015: Josh Paulson, Jackson Rude, Blake Schaben
2014: Colin Martin
