Sunday, December 1, 2019

D4 State Champion Pietrasiewicz Places 8th at All-States; NHS XC Banquet Caps a Historic Season!

Bella Getting Her All-State Medal! 

Ready for Take-Off at ALL-STATES!

The Coveted Hardware 

What a Season By This Athlete! 

Bella & Her Supportive Parents!

The Best Prize of All: Warm Apple Cider Donuts! 
Coming off of the most historic season by any harrier in Norton Cross Country history, Bella Pietrasiewicz finished with the highest placement at All-States than any other runner in Norton history.  She placed first and was undefeated in every duel meet of the season for the girls.  She is a 3 time TVL All-star.  She is the back-to-back TVL SMALL Most Valuable Athlete.  She holds the 3K AND 5K SCHOOL RECORDS for Cross Country and she shattered her own 3K School record this year in her big victory at the MSTCA Invite Meet in the junior/senior race earlier this year. This season, she ran SUB 19:00 for a 5K with a 18:55 (which is a brisk 6:06 pace for 3.1 miles). She lead & helped the Norton girls win their first ever TVL Championship! 

Finally, the Saturday before the Divisional State Championships, Bella ran one of the most inspiring cross country races we have ever seen an athlete run, breaking away from the pack at the 1.5 mile mark and winning the D4 State Championship by 20 seconds. At All-States, she placed 8th overall with a 19:53 on a VERY tough & hilly course. 

Below are the photographs taken at the NHS XC 2019 Celebration Banquet: 

Full Family Picture.

TVL All-Stars

Ultimate Teammates: Hope LeClaire & Andrew Barrick

Rookie of the Years: Ellie Leo & Kevin Mahoney

Most Improved: Ellie Leo & Aiden Masse

MVP's: Paul Wisnaskas & Bella Pietrasiewicz

JFK Awards: Brandon Morabito & Hope LeClaire 

Amazing Cookies Made By the Master Baker Herself: Mrs. Barrick! 


4 Year Senor Award - Ethan Tetrault 

Girls Varsity Letter Winners

NHS XC Boys Seniors

Girls Freshman Squad!

The 2020 Norton High School Cross Country Captains:
Paul Wisnaskas, Sean Wynne, Gabe Dennett, Hope LeClaire, Bella Pietrasiewicz, & Sarah LaFrancois