Anthony, Shriver win at 'cross nationals


Jesse Anthony on his way to another national title
December 11, 2004 (Portland, Ore.) – The 2004 U.S. Cyclo-Cross National Championships continued today under clear skies with cool temperatures as several categories powered through the sludge at the Portland International Raceway. A thrilling U23 men’s race was the premier event of the afternoon as Jesse Anthony (Beverly, Mass.) rode to a sixth national championship, successfully defending his 2003 ‘cross title.

A talented group of U23 riders lined up to race on a deteriorated course that required both power and control. Riders in this category were extremely motivated this afternoon, knowing that a win today would result in a nomination to the World Championship Team headed to St. Wendel, Germany in February. The field spread out quickly after entering the main part of the course, and defending champion Jesse Anthony immediately took the lead, setting the pace for the remaining laps. Jeremy Powers was the only rider able to remain a threat to Anthony. Although Powers is one of the stronger riders, and recently returned from a full season of racing in Europe, his strength was no match for Anthony’s speed.

By the second lap, it was evident that it was going to be a two-man race for the win. Fighting it out for third was Zach Grabowski, Matt White, Brent Bookwalter, and Troy Wells. Anthony was able to stay at least 10 seconds in front of Powers for the entire race, and rode across the finish line ahead of his opponent to a cheering crowd. The bronze medal went to Wells, while White and Bookwalter claimed the final two spots on the podium.

Earlier in the day, Matt Shriver (Fort Lewis College) bested Troy Heithecker (Washington) and rode away with the stars and stripes jersey in the men’s collegiate race. His win contributed to Fort Lewis College’s overall Omnium title. Shriver, who placed second in last year’s race, had to battle it out with Heithecker for the race’s entirety as the two held a substantial gap on the rest of the field and swapped positions several times.


Alex Coelho and Daniel Summerhill went head to head
The day seemed to feature head to head battles and keeping with that theme was the Junior Men’s race, where Alex Coelho (Loveland, Colo.) and Daniel Summerhill (Centennial, Colo.) were locked in a battle for first that ended in a sprint finish with Coelho taking the win. Jacob Rathe (Portland, Ore.) rode away from his opponents to take home the national championship in the Junior Men’s 13-14 competition, while J.D. Fette (Woodinville, Wash.) put forth the winning effort in the Junior Men’s 10-12 race.

Also turning into a two-rider race at the front was the Junior Women’s 15-18 event in which Stephanie White (Bedford, N.H.) and relative newcomer Lauren Trull (Greensboro, N.C.) fought a heated battle. White, who has been racing in the elite category all season in New England, rode away with the victory. In the Junior Women’s 10-14 race, Hollis Owen (Lynchburg, Va.) claimed the prize.

A beautiful day of cyclo-cross also featured some exciting action in the most competitive masters categories. After winning two Masters 30-34 titles, Richard Feldman (Ketchum, Idaho) moved up a category this year and took a third consecutive title – this time in the 35-39 group. Justin Robinson (Santa Cruz, Calif.) bested Johannes Huseby (Malden, Mass.) for the national title in the men’s 30-34 field. Mark Noble (Oxnard, Calif.) had opened up a 20-second gap going into the bell lap of the men’s 40-44 race and rode away with the stars and stripes jersey ahead of Gunnar Shogren (Morgantown, W.Va.).


Mark Noble posted the win in the men's 40-44 race.
In women’s racing, Margell Abel (Boulder, Colo.) won the 35-39 category ahead of Megan Clark (Baltimore, Md.). Sarah Kerlin (Santa Cruz, Calif.) barely made it to the line ahead of Maureen Bruno Roy (Cerlington, Mass.) in the women’s 30-34 event to claim the national championship.

The U.S. National Cyclo-cross Championships will conclude tomorrow with the Junior men’s 17-18 and the Elite men’s and women’s races.

TODAY’S RESULTS

U23 Men
1. Jesse Anthony (Beverly, Mass.)
2. Jeremy Powers
3. Troy Wells
4. Matt White
5. Brent Bookwalter

Junior Men 15-16
1. Alex Coelho (Loveland, Colo.)
2. Daniel Summerhill (Centennial, Colo.)
3. Carson Miller (Bend, Ore.)
4. Chris Peterson (Sandy, Utah)
5. Jerome Townsend (Princeton, Mass.)

Junior Men 13-14
1. Jacob Rathe (Portland, Ore.)
2. Eric Emslay (Fall City, Wash.)
3. Luciano Worl (Woodinville, Wash.)
4. Paul Sales (Yakima, Alaska)
5. Chase Williams (Paola, Alaska)


Stephanie White won the junior women's 15-18 event.
Junior Men 10-12
1. J.D. Fette (Woodinville, Wash.)
2. Logan Owen (Bremerton, Wash.)
3. Austin Clevenger (Bellingham, Wash.)
4. Joe Haulman (Denver, Colo.)
5. Evan Renwick (Federal Way, Wash.)

Junior Women 15-18
1. Stephanie White (Bedford, N.H.)
2. Lauren Trull (Greensboro, N.C.)
3. Danielle Haulman (Denver, Colo.)
4. Andrea Fisk (Washougal, Wash.)
5. Amara Boursaw (Stanwood, Wash.)

Junior Women 10-14
1. Hollis Owen (Lynchburg, Va.)
2. Catherine Maier (Yakima, Wash.)
3. Kendall Ryan (Ventura, Calif.)
4. Samantha Limesand (Snohomish, Wash.)
5. Sierra Reid (Portland, Ore.)

Collegiate Men
1. Matt Shriver (Fort Lewis College)
2. Troy Heithecker (Washington)
3. Brian Matter (Wisc. Sheboygan)
4. Morgan Schmitt (Washinton)
5. Tristan Schouten (PCW Cycling Team)

College Omnium
1. Fort Lewis College
2. Washington
3. University of New Hampshire


Fort Lewis College took yet another overall omnium.
Masters Women 35-39
1. Margel Abel (Boulder, Colo.)
2. Megan Clark (Baltimore, Md.)
3. Wendy William (Portland, Ore.)

Masters Women 30-34
1. Sarah Kerlin (Santa Cruz, Calif.)
2. Maureen Bruno Roy (Cerlington, Mass.)
3. Celeste Drumm (Lenox, Mass.)
4. Ingrid Spies (Seattle, Wash.)
5. Hollie McGovern (Nevada City, Calif.)

Masters Men 40-44
1. Mark Noble (Oxnard, Calif.)
2. Gunnar Shogren (Morgantown, W.Va.)
3. James Coat (Seaside, Calif.)
4. Tom Phillips (Seattle, Wash.)
5. Jonathan Card (Toledo, Ohio)

Masters Men 35-39
1. Richard Feldman (Ketchum, Idaho)
2. Michael Yozell (Philadelphia, Pa.)
3. Charlie Storm (Sanford, N.C.)
. John-Christian Flack (Olympia Wash.)
5. John Funke (San Francisco, Calif.)

Masters Men 30-34
1. Justin Robinson (Santa Cruz, Calif.)
2. Johannes Huseby (Malden, Mass.)
3. Shannon Skerritt (Portland, Ore.)
4. Frank Mapel (Durango, Colo.)
5. Brandon Dwight (Boulder, Colo.)


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