LBXC Weekly Info (9/7)

This Week's Practice Schedule

Monday: On your Own - Captains will organize an optional practice and notify the boys through their Whats app group message

Tuesday: A&B Groups: 6:00am-8:00am, El Morro + PM Double 

Tuesday: C&D Groups: 6:00am-8:00am, LBHS 

Wednesday: 6:30am-8:00am, LBHS  

Thursday: 2:30pm-5:00pm, LBHS

Friday: 6:30am-8:00am, LBHS 

Saturday: On your Own - Workout will be sent out via email

Carson Kull-  Athlete of the Month & Coaches Spotlight 

https://view.gogipper.com/page/4422349

High Quality Team Photos

From the desk of the Athletic Director:

• One of my goals for the year is to get the word out about your programs and shine a spotlight on the work that you are doing and on the achievements of your players.  I am putting out a weekly update with scores and photos of the past week and the schedule for the coming week's games.  In addition to that, I am putting out a monthly newsletter that highlights athletes of the month from each program, 2 head coach spotlights, an assistant coach spotlight and an alumni spotlight.  For me to do this well, I really need good photos from your programs each week.  I know taking pictures is the last thing that you are worried about on game day, but I'd appreciate it if you can encourage your booster/photographers/parents in your programs to drop photos into the gipper link for your program.  If you have high quality photos from any of our races, please send them my way!

LBXC Weekly Info (8/31)

Saturday Practice 

• Saturday: 7:00am-10:00am, Bonita Creek Park

• A and B Group only, C & D Groups: OFF 

Rope & Garmin Watch

All athletes need to have a stretching rope and a running watch at practice. The stretching rope is available for one day delivery and is six dollars. Please order this ASAP if you do not have one.

• Amazon Stretching Rope

• Garmin 55 (Budget)

• Garmin 165 (Great Watch)

• Garmin 70/170 (Best)

Hi All,

I wanted to reach out to specifically ask for team donations for the 2026 season. As of right now, only about half of the team has made a donation and it is not possible to cover our expenses and compete in all of meets unless we bring in more money. We can look into doing additional fundraisers if our donation goal is not met, but if everyone donates, that will not be necessary. 

Where does the money go?

100% of the donation goes directly back into the program. This contribution covers team hoodies, T-shirts, backpacks, meet entry fees, post-practice snacks (watermelon and chocolate milk), and other expenses throughout the season. 

We are asking each family to contribute $300 to help support our program. Your support allows us to provide the best possible experience for all athletes. (DONATE HERE) 

This Week's Practice Schedule

Monday: 2:30pm-5:00pm, LBHS 

Tuesday: A&B Groups: 5:59am-8:00am, El Morro + PM Double 

Tuesday: C&D Groups: 6:30am-8:00am, LBHS 

Wednesday: 2:30pm-4:30pm, LBHS 

Thursday: 2:30pm-5:00pm, LBHS

Friday: 6:30am-8:00am, LBHS 

Saturday: 7:00am-9:00am, Bonita Creek Park

Team Donations

We are asking each family to contribute $300 to help support our program. This contribution will cover team hoodies and T-shirts, meet entry fees, post-practice snacks and drinks—such as watermelon and chocolate milk—and other expenses throughout the season. Your support allows us to provide the best possible experience for all athletes. (DONATE HERE) 

Upcoming...

• Thursday-Monday 9/10-9/14: Iolani Invitational, Oahu, Hawaii (Invite Only)

• Thursday 9/17: Woodbridge Team Dinner

• Friday 9/18: Woodbridge Invitational (All Levels)

LBXC Weekly Info (8/24)

Practice Schedule Update

Tomorrow's Practice will be at 6:30am at Coastal Peak Park 

Saturday: 6:30am-9:00am, Coastal Peak Park

Mandatory for A&B Groups, Optional for C&D Groups

Practice Schedule

*We are adjusting the usual practice schedule due to unusually high heat on the challenging workout days. Be sure to hydrate frequently throughout the week!

Monday: 2:30pm-4:30pm, LBHS

Tuesday: 6:00am-8:00am, LBHS 

Wednesday: 6:00am-8:00am, LBHS 

Thursday: 2:30pm-4:30pm, LBHS

Friday: 6:00am-8:00am, LBHS 

Saturday: 7:30am-10:00am, Coastal Peak Park

• Mandatory for A&B Groups, Optional for C&D Groups

Running Groups

A&B Groups

• Carson, Jake, Deacon, Henry, Kellan, Sloan, Brayden, Wade, Matteo, Leo L., Gavin, James, Charlie

C&D Groups 

• Forest, Ethan, Leo F., Gianni, Cam, Kai, Quinn, Harper, Oliver V., Oliver D., Max, Tosh, Austin, Kentucky, Thomas, Matthew, Artem, Allen, Jerry, Jad, Gonzalo

Mountie Express Invitational Results

We had a great season opener at the Mountie Express Invitational. Our Freshman placed 3rd out of 14 teams, Sophomores were 9th out of 19 teams, Juniors were 4th out of 8 teams, and Seniors did not place, because they did not have a scoring team. Shout out to James Wilson, Brayden Martino, and Jake Kirstein for their top 10 individual results.

• Mountie Express Results

Team Contract

Last Thursday, I covered the team contract with all members of team. The last page needs to be signed and returned by Friday, October 28th.

• 2026 LBXC Team Contract

Team Scoring in Cross Country

• Top 5 runners score points for the team (their place=the points they add to the team total)

• Lowest score wins (team score=top 5 cumulative total)

• #6 & #7 runners can displace other teams top 5 runners increasing other teams scores

Team/Family Dinner & Parent Meeting

Thank you to everyone that made it out to the team/family dinner & parent meeting. It was great seeing you all! I have linked the slide show below, please let me know if you have any questions.

• 2026 Cross Country Parent Meeting

LBXC Weekly Info (8/17)

Thank you to everyone that made it out to the team/family dinner & parent meeting. It was great seeing you all! I have linked the slide show below, please let me know if you have any questions.

2026 Cross Country Parent Meeting

Looking forward to tomorrow! 

Team/Family Dinner

Date: Friday, August 21st

Time: 5:30-7:00 PM - Parent Meeting at 6:30pm

Location: Thurston Middle School (Lunch Patio)

Additional:

Dinner: 5:30pm-6:30pm, Parent Meeting: 6:30pm-7:00pm

First Name/What to Bring

Leo Lavorando Pasta with Meat (8-10 people)

James Wilson Pasta with Meat (8-10 people)

Brayden Martino Pasta with Meat (8-10 people)

Harper Rudometkin Pasta with Meat (8-10 people)

Austin Engel Pasta with Meat (8-10 people)

Max Pinegar Pasta with Meat (8-10 people)

Tosh Gonzalez Pasta Vegetarian (8-10 people)

Forrest Greenbaum Pasta Vegetarian (8-10 people)

Quinn Jetzer Pasta Vegetarian (8-10 people)

Gianni Calandrella Salad (8-10 people)

Oliver Vinograd Salad (8-10 people)

Charlie MacGillivray Salad (8-10 people)

Carson/Cam Kull Fruit (8-10 people)

Wade Jurkowski Fruit (8-10 people)

Thomas Burge Fruit (8-10 people)

Henry Hitzel Bread (8-10 people)

Sloan Shearer Bread (8-10 people)

Quinn Jetzer Bread (8-10 people)

Kellan Gruba Bread (8-10 people)

Deacon Demers Water 2x36pk

Leo Fracalosy Fitches Water 2x36pk

Team/Family Dinner & Parent Meeting

Hi All,

We're looking forward to having everyone join us for our team/family dinner and parent meeting. This event is open to all athletes and any family members who would like to attend!

This will be a potluck-style dinner, so each family will bring one item. Below you'll find the event details, including a link to our Google Form. Please RSVP via the form by midnight tonight so we can coordinate food assignments; we will send out what item to bring tomorrow morning.

We're looking forward to seeing everyone this Friday! Please let me know if you have any questions.

Date: Friday, August 21st

Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Location: Thurston Middle School 

RSVP: By midnight tonight (Wednesday, August 19th) via https://forms.gle/dgn96KTyUmxnSkaC8

Reminder

Today's practice will be just north of Inspiration Point in CDM. After practice, we will head down to the beach for the Weenie Roast. Pickup will be around 7:00pm at the south end of the parking lot at Big Corona Beach. 

This Week's Practice Schedule

Monday: 3:00pm-5:30pm, El Morro Elementary

Tuesday: 3:00pm-7:00pm, North of Inspiration Point, 3200 Ocean Blvd, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

*Weenie roast after practice*

Wednesday: 3:00pm-5:30pm, El Morro Elementary

Thursday: 2:30pm-4:30pm, LBHS

Friday: 2:30pm-4:30pm, LBHS

*Team/Family dinner + parent meeting - more info below*

Saturday: Mountie Express Invitational (Detailed meet info will be released on Monday)

This Week's Practice Schedule

Monday: 3:00pm-5:30pm, El Morro Elementary

Tuesday: 3:00pm-7:00pm, North of Inspiration Point, 3200 Ocean Blvd, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

*Weenie roast after practice*

Wednesday: 3:00pm-5:30pm, El Morro Elementary

Thursday: 2:30pm-4:30pm, LBHS

Friday: 2:30pm-4:30pm, LBHS

*Team/Family dinner + parent meeting - more info below*

Saturday: Mountie Express Invitational (Detailed meet info will be released on Monday)

Weenie Roast

Our annual end-of-summer weenie roast will be after practice on Tuesday. We will eat some hot dogs and hangout at the beach and enjoy the end of summer!

Team/Family Dinner & Parent Meeting

We have our family barbecue/parent meeting the evening of Friday, August 21. If you are willing to host 100+ people in or near Laguna, please respond to this email. 

Athletic Clearance & Baseline Concussion (Action Required)

In order to compete in high school sports, you must complete the LBHS athletic clearance. This must be done by August 20th. Athletes must complete the baseline concussion test. All athletes should have received an email from LBHS trainer Tim Crilly with instructions. 

• Complete athletic clearance: HERE

Team Website

LBHS Boys XC Team Website: (HERE)

Meet Schedule (HERE)