A photo finish is a noun defined as "a close finish of a race in which the winner is identifiable only from a photograph taken as the competitors cross the line." If someone were to glance at the photo finish of the meet this afternoon, the winner is not what they would notice. Instead, it would be four runners, each holding up the number one with their fingers, who intentionally crossed the line at the exact same time. The photo encapsulated a moment - Miles, Hayes and Jack representing Tandem alongside a runner from RMA - all finishing together. For the opponent, it was the opportunity of a lifetime to run with three of the top runners in the state of Virginia. For Tandem it showed an appreciation for the sport of running - and for our values - as the Badgers were at their best today on and off the course.
Just a day ago, the Tandem Badgers took off and embarked on their third off-campus trail run of the season. They had already logged plenty of miles on the fields of the beautiful Tandem campus, building confidence as they increased their endurance. Each workout has been challenging - full of steep hills and challenging intervals. Regardless of the difficulty, this group of Badgers has stepped up, improving each day and supporting each other throughout the process!
Last weekend, our Varsity Boys Basketball players (those not playing a fall sport) competed in Richmond in the Commonwealth Basketball Group's fall showcase series as part of their preseason practice and prep for the upcoming season. They played four games (winning 3 and losing 1) and averaged 76 points a game against some serious high school competition. Way to go, Badgers! Sounds like a great season might be just around the corner.
2024 was an excellent Cross Country season for Dhruvi, but she's a different runner this season. She's 2025 Dhruvi, and she has bigger goals for this season. "I want to break 30:00 and qualify for GPAC Championships," she mentioned on a run last week, a shared goal with her Co-Captain, Avery. Dhruvi has been working closely with Avery, whose work ethic is only matched by her leadership ability. For this duo to run under 30:00, they would need run around 9:45 per mile. Last week, at the Tandem Two Mile, Dhruvi ran 18:34 - 9:17 per mile. Avery ran 16:40 - 8:20 per mile. Today, at the Pole Green Invitational, running among 70 other teams, Dhruvi and Avery each ran an even faster pace than last week - despite running a longer distance on a far more difficult course.
Middle School Soccer began way back on the first day of school! Since that time, this team has put in the work! These Badgers have focused on passing, trapping, dribbling, shooting, spacing and defensive positioning. Today, as they took the field in uniform for the first time, Tandem worked together as they pushed their opponent to the brink.