Trojans boys golf team defeats St Edward.
By Mike Miazga
Correspondent
The Timothy Christian boys cross-country team had a strong showing at the recent Harvest Christian Invitational contested in hot and humid conditions.
Clint Fincher earned a medal by placing ninth with a time of 17:32. William Terpstra also medaled after placing 15th with a time of 17:48.
Coach Dick Zylstra also lauded the efforts of Caleb Mitchell (20th in 18:00), Alex Oldenburger (66th in 20:19) and Noah Bezanson (89th in 21:36) on the hilly 5K terrain.
Zylstra noted his top three runners of Fincher, a junior, Terpstra, a senior, and Mitchell, a sophomore, have been running “really well.” Oldenburger, a junior, has been making his move of late as well.
“Alex is working hard to close the gap between he and Caleb,” said Zylstra.
The coach also had high praise for Berzanson, a junior. “Noah is a great kid who is learning how to race,” said Zylstra.
Zylstra added health will be a key as the IHSA state series approaches. “We would love to make a run at another state appearance,” he said. “We will need to keep everyone healthy and continue to close some of our gaps.”
Timothy Christian girls cross country
The Timothy Christian girls cross-country team also ran at Harvest Christian. Sophomore Hope Clark was 21st in a time of 21:47. Elise Terpstra took 30th with a time of 22:38. Olivia Reamer was 81st in 24:04, while Jill Forgac took 106th with a time of 25:31. Annika Ward was 112th in 25:48.
Clark and Terpstra are only sophomores. “Hope and Elise are really good,” said Zylstra. “We have been hampered a bit by a lack of depth and a few injuries. It will be interesting to see what we can do at the Lisle regional (Oct. 21).”
Timothy Christian boys golf
The Timothy Christian boys golf team lost 189-193 to Elmwood Park in Metro Suburban Conference Red Division action. Ty Merrick led the Trojans with a 45. Jack Rhiner shot 48, while Kyle Mahler had a 49 to lead the team.
The Trojans also were 182-187 MSC Red winners over St. Edward. Rhiner and Jason Grane each shot 44s to pace Timothy. The win moved Timothy to 5-7 overall.
