BHSXC Week 11

 Hi Everyone!

We had a great week highlighted by the Battle of the Brandywine, our Senior Celebration, and our Scavenger Hunt.  The White team came out on top; although I hear the Blue team wants to file a formal protest :)  

Senior from all three schools

We have just three weeks left of this season!  It's important for everyone to get plenty of SLEEP and stay HEALTHY!  

Monday 10/26:  Bellevue

1:45 Dismissal/Bus leaves at 2PM/ 4:30 pickup from Park

Tuesday 10/27 and Wednesday 10/28:  SCHOOL

Meet on track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:15

Thursday 10/29:  Blue Hen Conference Championships at Bellevue

Dismissal 1:45/ Bus departs at 2:00

Event Schedule:

3:30 PM:       Boys Varsity/Junior Varsity Race - 1 Race (Combined)

4:00 PM:       Girls Varsity/Junior Varsity Race - 1 Race (Combined)

5:00 PM:       Awards Ceremony

Friday 10/30:  DAY OFF  Enjoy Homecoming

 (but not so much that you miss Saturday's morning practice)

Saturday 10/31:  Brandywine Creek State Park 9AM (note later start time to give you an extra hour of sleep :))

Costumes Encouraged (ones that you can run in :) 

We will have prizes for best costume and also prizes for our Plank and Push-up competition

 Practice will end by 10:30-10:45

Sunday 11/1:  Day of REST

Monday 11/2: No school Practice at Bellevue 8AM-9:30AM

Tuesday 11/3:  No school Practice at Brandywine Creek 8AM-9:30AM

Wednesday 11/4:  School

Meet on Track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:15

Thursday 11/5:  School

Meet on Track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:15

Friday 11/6:  The New Castle County Championships at Brandywine Creek State Park

DISMISSAL 12:00    BUS DEPARTS 12:15

Meet Schedule

1:30 pmOld Timers Race - open to alumni, coaches, parents and friends

(Please pre-register by 7pm, Wednesday, November 4, with this

GoogleForm)

2:10 pm Girls Junior Varsity

2:45 pm Boys Junior Varsity

3:15 pm Girls Varsity

3:45 pm Boys Varsity

4:15 pm Awards Ceremony

Saturday 11/7:  Shake out run on OWN 30-40 minutes

Sunday 11/8:  DAY OF REST

A Look Ahead:

11/9: Bellevue

11/10:  School

11/11:  8AM bus to Killens

11/12:  School

11/13:  School

11/14:  State Meet at Killens Pond

END OF SEASON BANQUET

We have requested Wednesday 12/2 for our Banquet.  We will need some parent help to pull it off.  Stay tuned for details.

Reindeer Run for Special Olympics

Friday, Dec 4, 2026

31 Academy St., Newark, DE

Race Start: 7:00 p.m.

Every Sports Team at BHS supports a Charity of their choosing.  The XC team is once again supporting Special Olympics Delaware by participating in the Reindeer Run.  We encourage all athletes and family members to join us.  There is a 5K run and a 5K Walk so all are welcome!    There is EARLY BIRD PRICING for the Race that Ends on 10/31.  CLICK HERE FOR OUR TEAM PAGE.  For the parents or family members planning to WALK with us, if you want to be Timed, sign up as a RUNNER.  If you choose Walker, you will not get an official finishing time.

$30 through October 31

$35 starting November 1

Pre-registration only. Closes November 29. No walk-up registration.

Our 2025 Reindeer

BHSXC Week 10

 Hi Everyone!

A HUGE THANK YOU to all the parents who helped with yesterday's Joe O'Neill Invitational.  Donations, Shirt Sales, Concessions, Finish Chute, Clean-up...It takes a village and I couldn't have pulled it off without all of you!  I hope everyone is enjoying a well deserved day of rest after yesterday's meet.

A few announcements before I post our upcoming schedule:

Team Dinner Hosted by Ethan's Family:

When:  Monday October 19th immediately after practice

Where:  102 Nichols Avenue Wilmington, DE 19803

We are practicing at Bellevue on Monday so parents can pick up at the park by 4:30 and drop off your athletes to the dinner :)

Senior Recognition

We will be celebrating our Seniors at our last regular meet of the season this Wednesday October 21st when we race District rivals Concord and Mount Pleasant.  We invite all parents to join in honoring the hard work these seven seniors have put in over the years!  There will be light refreshments after the meet and a photo shoot with our Seniors and their parents.

Reindeer Run for Special Olympics

Friday, Dec 4, 2026

31 Academy St., Newark, DE

Race Start: 7:00 p.m.

Every Sports Team at BHS supports a Charity of their choosing.  The XC team is once again supporting Special Olympics Delaware by participating in the Reindeer Run.  We encourage all athletes and family members to join us.  There is a 5K run and a 5K Walk so all are welcome!    There is EARLY BIRD PRICING for the Race that Ends on 10/31.  CLICK HERE FOR OUR TEAM PAGE.  For the parents or family members planning to WALK with us, if you want to be Timed, sign up as a RUNNER.  If you choose Walker, you will not get an official finishing time.

$30 through October 31

$35 starting November 1

Pre-registration only. Closes November 29. No walk-up registration.

Our 2025 Reindeer

Upcoming Practices and Meets:

 Monday 10/19:  Bellevue 1:45 Dismissal/Bus leaves at 2PM/ 4:30 pickup from Park

Team dinner at Ethan's immediately after practice :)

Tuesday 10/20:  School: meet on track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:15

Wednesday 10/21:  District Meet at Bellevue & Senior Celebration

1:45 Dismissal/Bus leaves at 2PM/Race Time 3:30

We will celebrate our Seniors after the meet with both Mount Pleasant and Concord

Thursday 10/22: School

meet on track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:15

Friday 10/23:  School

meet on track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:15

Saturday 10/24:  Bellevue  Scavenger Hunt  8AM  Pickup:  9:45

Brunch afterwards at Nate's house.  Details to follow

Sunday 10/25:  Distance on own:  30-60 minutes

Monday 10/26:  Bellevue

1:45 Dismissal/Bus leaves at 2PM/ 4:30 pickup from Park

Tuesday 10/27 and Wednesday 10/28:  SCHOOL

Meet on track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:15

Thursday 10/29:  Blue Hen Conference Championships at Bellevue

Event Schedule:

3:30 PM:       Boys Varsity/Junior Varsity Race - 1 Race (Combined)

4:00 PM:       Girls Varsity/Junior Varsity Race - 1 Race (Combined)

5:00 PM:       Awards Ceremony

Friday 10/30:  School

Meet on track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:15

Saturday 10/31:  Brandywine Creek State Park 8AM

Costumes Encouraged (ones that you can run in :)  Practice will end by 9:30-9:45

A Look Ahead

Monday 11/2: No school Practice at Bellevue 8AM

Tuesday 11/3:  No school Practice at Brandywine Creek 8AM

Wednesday 11/4:  School

Thursday 11/5:  School

Friday 11/6:  The New Castle County Championships at Brandywine Creek State Park

Mid Week Update: The Joe O'Neill Invitational

 Hi Everyone!

Thanks to everyone who signed up to help at Friday's invitational.  I am keeping a close eye on the weather. I am currently living every meet director's worst nightmare:  chance of storms.  We will run in the Rain.  But obviously we will not run in Stormy weather.  We will make the call before any of the downstate teams leave their campuses on Friday morning. If we have a stormy afternoon on Friday, the meet will be pushed to Monday with the same time schedule.  I will send out a BAND message if that happens.

For parents who will be working at the meet, teams will start arriving by 1PM and there will be traffic entering the park. I would arrive no later than 1:30 to avoid the worst of it.

Upcoming BHSXC schedule:

Wednesday 10/14 and Thursday 10/15: School

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Friday 10/16:  Joe O'Neill XC Invitational at Bellevue State Park

Click HERE for Race Schedule

Saturday 10/17:  No Practice Easy 20-30 shake out run

Sunday 10/18:  Distance on own:  45-60 minutes

Monday 10/19:  Bellevue 1:45 Dismissal/Bus leaves at 2PM/ 4:30 pickup from Park

Tuesday 10/20:  School: meet on track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:15

Wednesday 10/21:  District Meet at Bellevue & Senior Celebration

1:45 Dismissal/Bus leaves at 2PM/Race Time 3:30

We will celebrate our Seniors after the meet with both Mount Pleasant and Concord

Thursday 10/22: School

meet on track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:15

Friday 10/23:  School

meet on track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:15

Saturday 10/24:  Bellevue  Scavenger Hunt  8AM  Pickup:  9:45

Brunch afterwards at Nate's house.  Details to follow

A Look Ahead:

Monday 10/26: Bellevue

Tuesday 10/27:  School

Wednesday 10/28:  School

Thursday 10/29:  Blue Hen Conference Championships at Bellevue

Friday 10/30:  School

Saturday 10/31:  Brandywine Creek

BHSXC Week 8

 Hi Everyone.

There are still slots available to help at the Joe O'Neill Invitational on 10/16.   We will be selling Shirts and Concessions at the meet as a Fundraiser for our Program.  This is our ONLY fundraiser of the year, and it helps fund our spirit wear, snacks, invitationals etc.  

For the Water donations:  please make sure they are 16 ounce bottles

For the Gatorade donations:  please make sure they are 12 ounce bottles

 CLICK HERE for the link to sign up.

THANKS!!!!!!

Practice/Meet Schedule is below:

Monday 10/5:  Bellevue

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym

Parents please pick up at the Park by 4:30pm

Tuesday 10/6:  School

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Wednesday 10/7:  Tidewater XC Invitational

Dismissal Time: 10:45am
Depart Time: 11:00am

Click HERE for Schedule and Directions 

Thursday AND Friday 10/8-10/9:  SCHOOL

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Saturday 10/10:  Brandywine Creek State Park 8AM-9:30/9:45AM

Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road.  If using GPS, the address is 41 Adams Dam Road. We will meet at picnic tables in the Hawk Watch Parking lot.  

Sunday 10/11:  Distance on Own 45-60 minutes

Monday 10/12  School

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Tuesday 10/13: Bellevue

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym

Parents please pick up at the Park by 4:30pm

Wednesday 10/14 and Thursday 10/15: School

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Friday 10/16:  Joe O'Neill XC Invitational at Bellevue State Park

Click HERE for Race Schedule

Parent Volunteers, Please be advised that there will be traffic entering the park.  There are 40 schools entered in meet.

Saturday 10/17:  No Practice Easy 20-30 shake out run

Sunday 10/18:  Distance on own:  45-60 minutes

A Look Ahead:

10/19:  Bellevue

10/20:  School

10/21:  District Meet at Bellevue & Senior Celebration

10/22: School

10/23:  School

10/24:  Bellevue  Scavenger Hunt

BHSXC Week 7

 Hi Everyone.

I am the Meet Director for the Joe O'Neill Invitational. We will be selling Shirts and Concessions at the meet as a Fundraiser for our Program.  This is our ONLY fundraiser of the year, and it helps fund our spirit wear, snacks, invitationals etc.  I put together a Sign Up Genius.  Please help if you can.

For the Water donations:  please make sure they are 16 ounce bottles

For the Gatorade donations:  please make sure they are 12 ounce bottles

 CLICK HERE for the link to sign up.

THANKS!!!!!!

Practice/Meet Schedule is below:

Monday 9/28:  School

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Tuesday 9/29:  Meet with Newark at Brandywine Creek State Park

Race Time 3:30PM

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym

If not attending meet, parents pick up at the park by 4:30-4:45 in the Hawk Watch Parking lot

Wednesday 9/30:  School

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Thursday 10/1:  Brandywine Creek State Park

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym

Parents please pick up at the Park by 4:30pm Hawk Watch Lot

Friday 10/2:  School

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Saturday 10/3:  Bellevue State Park  8AM-9:30/9:45AM

Sunday 10/4:  Easy distance on own: 30-45 minutes

Monday 10/5:  Bellevue

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym

Parents please pick up at the Park by 4:30pm

Tuesday 10/6:  School

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Wednesday 10/7:  Tidewater XC Invitational

Dismissal Time: 10:45am
Depart Time: 11:00am

Click HERE for Schedule and Directions 

Thursday AND Friday 10/8-10/9:  SCHOOL

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Saturday 10/10:  Brandywine Creek State Park 8AM-9:30/9:45AM

Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road.  If using GPS, the address is 41 Adams Dam Road. We will meet at picnic tables in the Hawk Watch Parking lot.  

Week 6 BHSXC

 Hi Everyone!

We had a great time at the Spartan Moonlight Classic.  A few runners were asking how their 4K compared to previous 5K races.  Click HERE for a Pace Calculator that will give you the answer. 

Mark your Calendars!  This Friday 9/25, Enid's family is hosting a Team Dinner immediately after practice.  They live in walking distance to the school, so the team will walk to Enid's house together.  Parents can pick up after the dinner.

Team Dinner Friday 9/25

Where :  Enid's House 1230 Faun Road Wilmington, DE 19803

When:  Immediately after Practice

Please RSVP to Enid  by this TUESDAY 9/22.

Bulldogs of the Meet for BHS vs. Mount

Congrats to Cameron and Nicholas! Cameron finished 7th and Nicholas came in 8th both posting PR's.

(Nicholas was not at practice to receive his crown but will will make him wear it on Tuesday :))

See below for Upcoming practices and Meets:

Monday 9/21:  No School/No Practice

Distance run on your own (Beginners 20-30 minutes/Everyone else 45-60 minutes)

Tuesday 9/22:  SCHOOL

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Wednesday 9/23:  Meet with McKean and Howard at Bellevue

Race Time 3:30pm 

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym

If not attending meet, parents pick up at the park by 4:30-4:45

Thursday 9/24:  Bellevue

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym

Parents please pick up at the Park by 4:30pm

Friday 9/25:  School

Meet on the track by 2:45

Practice will end by 4:15-4:30.  Team Dinner at Enid's house immediately following practice.  The team will walk to Enid's house together. 

Saturday 9/26:  Brandywine Creek State Park 8AM-9:30/9:45AM

Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road.  If using GPS, the address is 41 Adams Dam Road. We will meet at picnic tables in the Hawk Watch Parking lot.  

Sunday 9/27:  Easy distance on own:  30-45 minutes

Monday 9/28:  School

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Tuesday 9/29:  Meet with Newark at Brandywine Creek State Park

Race Time 3:30PM

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym

If not attending meet, parents pick up at the park by 4:30-4:45 in the Hawk Watch Parking lot

Wednesday 9/30:  School

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Thursday 10/1:  Brandywine Creek State Park

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym

Parents please pick up at the Park by 4:30pm Hawk Watch Lot

Friday 10/2:  School

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Saturday 10/3:  Bellevue State Park  8AM-9:30/9:45AM

Sunday 10/4:  Easy distance on own: 30-45 minutes

Monday 10/5:  Bellevue

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym

Parents please pick up at the Park by 4:30pm

Tuesday 10/6:  School

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Wednesday 10/7:  Tidewater XC Invitational

Dismissal Time: 10:45am
Depart Time: 11:00am

Click HERE for Schedule and Directions 

Thursday AND Friday 10/8-10/9:  SCHOOL

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Saturday 10/10:  Brandywine Creek State Park 8AM-9:30/9:45AM

Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road.  If using GPS, the address is 41 Adams Dam Road. We will meet at picnic tables in the Hawk Watch Parking lot.  

Spartan Moonlight Showcase

 Hi Everyone,

The meet director came out with a REVISED Time Schedule and we were also moved into the 

JV GREEN races.  See below for new information:

4:30PM:  Bus Departs Brandywine High School (Arrive by 4:20PM)

The meet is at Saint Mark's High School

2501 Pike Creek Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808

Meet Schedule:

5:45 PM Community Race (Open and Coaches) 4K Delaware Running Company

 6:10 PM JV Green Race Boys 4K:  

Ethan, Chase, Cameron, Ephrem, Adam, Colin, Tommy, Qawi, Maleak, Liam, Sam, Dexter, Mel

6:35 PM JV Green Race Girls 4K 

Doyeon, Azalea, Katheryn, Keyonna, Makayla

7:00 PM JV Gold Boys 4K 

 7:25 PM JV Gold Girls 4K 

7:50 PM Middle School Co-Ed Challenge 2 Mile V.O2

 8:10 PM Varsity Boys II Race:  Atlee, Nicholas, Clayton, Josh, Nate

8:30 PM Varsity Girls II Race:  Enid & Nora 

8:50 PM Varsity Boys I Race 

9:10 PM Varsity Girls I Race 

9:30 PM AWARDS on Lacrosse Field 

I will bring Gatorades, soft pretzels, bananas, and the Snack Bag.  There will be food trucks and t-shirts for sale so bring $$ if you'd like to purchase something.  

The Temperature will be dropping down into the 60's.  Everyone must bring Sweatpants and Sweatshirts!!!  It will be Chilly, and you need to keep your legs warm before you run.

BHSXC Week 5

Hi Everyone!

We had another great week of practices and competitions!  Almost every Bulldog ran a faster time at the White Clay Classic on a much hillier course!  

Kudos to Chase Salvatore for being names our "Bulldog of the Meet."  Chase finished 20th overall in the Freshmen Race clocking a new PR of 21:17.

See below for upcoming Practices and Competitions:

Wednesday 9/16  Meet with Mount Pleasant/AI duPont at Bellevue State Park 

  Race Time 3:30pm 

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym

If not attending meet, parents pick up at the park by 4:30-4:45

Thursday and Friday 9/17-9/18  SCHOOL

Meet on the track by 2:45/  Practice will end by 4:15-4:30

Saturday 9/19:  Spartan Moonlight Classic

It looks like we will be in the JV GOLD races. If this changes, we will let you know.

For any family members interested in running the Open race, click HERE

Bus Depart Time: 5:00pm

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

6:15PM  Community Race (Open and Coaches)

Let me know if any parents are running.  I will give you a jersey to wear.

6:40PM  JV Green Race Boys

7:05PM  JV Green Race Girls

7:30PM:  JV Gold Boys: everyone NOT listed in Varsity

7:55PM:  JV Gold Girls:  everyone NOT listed in Varsity

8:20PM: Middle School Co-ED Challenge

8:45PM  Boys Varsity:  Atlee, Clayton, Nate, Ethan, Josh

9:05PM Girls Varsity:  Enid and Nora

9:30PM Awards

Sunday 9/20:  Easy 20-30 minute shake out run on your own

Monday 9/21:  No School/No Practice

Distance run on your own (Beginners 20-30 minutes/Everyone else 45-60 minutes)

Tuesday 9/22:  SCHOOL

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Wednesday 9/23:  Meet with McKean and Howard at Bellevue

Race Time 3:30pm 

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym

If not attending meet, parents pick up at the park by 4:30-4:45

Thursday 9/24:  Bellevue

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym

Parents please pick up at the Park by 4:30pm

Friday 9/25:  School

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Saturday 9/26:  Brandywine Creek State Park 8AM-9:30/9:45AM

Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road.  If using GPS, the address is 41 Adams Dam Road. We will meet at picnic tables in the Hawk Watch Parking lot.  

Sunday 9/27:  Easy distance on own:  30-45 minutes

Monday 9/28:  School

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Tuesday 9/29:  Meet with Newark at Brandywine Creek State Park

Race Time 3:30PM

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym

If not attending meet, parents pick up at the park by 4:30-4:45 in the Hawk Watch Parking lot

Wednesday 9/30:  School

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Thursday 10/1:  Brandywine Creek State Park

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym

Parents please pick up at the Park by 4:30pm Hawk Watch Lot

Friday 10/2:  School

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Saturday 10/3:  Bellevue State Park  8AM-9:30/9:45AM

Sunday 10/4:  Easy distance on own: 30-45 minutes

Monday 10/5:  Bellevue

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym

Parents please pick up at the Park by 4:30pm

Tuesday 10/6:  School

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Wednesday 10/7:  Tidewater XC Invitational

Dismissal Time: 10:45am
Depart Time: 11:00am
Return to School Estimate Time: 7:00pm

Click HERE for Schedule and Directions 

Thursday AND Friday 10/8-10/9:  SCHOOL

Meet on the track by 2:45/ Pickup at 4:15-4:30

Saturday 10/10:  Brandywine Creek State Park 8AM-9:30/9:45AM

Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road.  If using GPS, the address is 41 Adams Dam Road. We will meet at picnic tables in the Hawk Watch Parking lot.