Ocean State XC Invitational

One of the favorite meets of the year for the NKXC team features great competition against teams from all over including one from Ireland in Goddard Park.

The NKXC team had the opportunity to host the team from Ireland for a pasta dinner the night before the meet.  The Spitalnic's opened up their home to our guests and a great time was had by all who attended.  One of our NKXC athletes (see below) brought the two teams together. 

 

Red Dog acting as an ambassador to the Irish girl's team

 

 

OOOMCHA! OOOMCHA! OOOMCHA!

 

BUNNY! BUNNY! BUNNY! BUNNY!

 

Red Dog the ambassador discusses international politics at the round table and much was learned.

 

Some of our NK girls with our new found friends

 

 

The Freshman guys

 

Dallin and Robbie working hard early on in the Boy's Championship Race

 

 

Cheering squad

Pack running during JV race.  Melissa Coble, Isabella Perrin, Peyton Wallace and Jenn Corteau work together

James Lawless in the Freshman Race

Can you see Alanah?

 

Erin out front leading the field in the JV race

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flickerball at Wilson Park

Flickerball is an ancient custom of NKXC athletes.  There is even a rumor that George Washington jumped into a game once while on his way to a meeting in Boston shortly after the Constitution was signed. 

Below are some pictures from modern times or today to be more specific.

Everyone keep RUNNING!!!!

Stephanie throwing the ball into play

Erin McManus making a difficult reception.

Defense!!!   Wait, they are not running!!! That's a penalty lap!!! 

 

The Jamestown connection!  We see the ball in mid flight going from Brad Gaudreau to James Lawless.

The afternoon sun made its presence felt as the game progressed.

 

OK.  Game over!!  It's time to run home!!

The CVS Downtown 5k

Every year the North Kingstown boys and girls teams travel up to Providence to help out with the US Track and Field road 5k national championship

Later after their volunteering efforts they gather together to take part in the "inspirational" 3k race through the streets of Providence in costumes.  This year's theme with the girls was "cones" and with the guys it was "construction workers"

The spirit award was given to North Kingstown for the first time this year for their costumes and enthusiasm.

 

Some of our construction workers on their way to the finish

 

 

 

All of the girls from the team in one huge pack!!

 

The guys receiving instructions from Coach McCaffrey

 

Who better to move some boxes?

 

 

I don't know.  These guys should probably stay in school.

 

Some downtime back at our meeting area.

 

 

Guy's team photo

 

Girl's team photo

 

 

 

Lazer Gate - Fall River

Some members of the NKXC team gathered in Fall River to play a game of lazer tag.   This game is designed for skilled, agile, and intelligent competitors.  Looks like our group was up for the challenge. 

 

 

 

 

                         Here we see members of the team after a grueling game of lazer tag

Hmmm....  I'm not sure why anyone would think that was a thru - way.  I'm also not sure why the police should take notice.  Good find kids!!

                 First Dual Meet NK vs. Middletown & NK vs. Prout

The NK boys and girls teams started the 2013 regular season with wins over Middletown and Prout in the Southern Division.  The course was on the picturesque grounds of St. George's School in Middletown.

Scores:

Boys:

NK 17, Prout 45
NK 15, Middletown 50

Girls:

NK 21, Prout 39
NK 15, Middletown 50 

Burlington Invitational

The NK boys and girls XC teams made the trip up to Northern Vermont to take on Vermont's best talent in a meet on the banks of Lake Champlain.

The boys and girls JV teams came out in 4th place.  The boys varsity finished 3rd and the girls varsity 2nd.  NKXC performed well in this early season meet.

 

Joe has brought all the essentials

Packing the vans to leave NKHS

 

Dallin finds Mike Toolin and runs out of the high school

 

A coffee roaster on Church Street named after Zach with an extra "M" in the name 

Squirrel is glowing!!!!

 

Erin, Jenn and Meghan on Church Street in Burlington

The guys talking to the locals with little success

 

It's chip time!

 

Preparing for battle

Caroline with the early lead in the JV Race

 

Sophia the top Nk runner in the JV race

Zach Emrich with the early lead in the boys JV race.  Moose who is on his shoulder would go on to be the top NK finisher

The girls varsity group celebrates after their race

 

 

Robbie is the top NK finisher in the boys varsity race and 5th overall

Dallin Smith is the 3rd NK finisher in the varsity race

Squirrel!!!  2nd NK finisher in varsity race

Robbie

Jenn Croteau

Bethany takes 3rd in the varsity race and is the top NK runner

Alanah takes 5th overall in the varsity race

Bethany and the top Essex runner battle it out and Bethany prevails with a strong finish 

 

Early on in girl's varsity race

 

Alanah out fast in Varsity race

 

 

Robbie and Dallin up front in boy's varsity race

 

Mike Toolin up near the front of the varsity race

 

The girls by the lake

Some more of the team by Lake Champlain with the Adirondack high peaks in the distant background

The talk of dinosaurs proved to be more than just a rumor as you can see from this rare footage  "Champ" can be seen in the lake as well a Pterodactyl carrying Dallin who was missing just prior to the awards ceremony.  Thank goodness Dallin was able to shake free

 

The coaches at the Ben & Jerry's factory

 

Looking down at the Quechee Gorge

 

The kids were enjoying the views

Another photo from the other side of the road

 

MOOSE!!!!!