Michigan State commit Jack MacGregor repeats as Greater Lansing boys champ

Jack MacGregor, a high school track and field star, has chosen to stay in Michigan for his college career, committing to run for Michigan State University. The decision came after he initially considered attending college out of state. On Thursday, October 15, MacGregor announced his commitment on social media. The following day, he showcased his skills by setting a meet record at the Greater Lansing Cross Country meet, held at Ledge Meadows Golf Course, with a time of 14:58.4.

MacGregor fell just short of the existing meet record of 14:58, which was set by former Ovid-Elsie runner-up Maverick Darling in 2007. He expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating that he had been racing this course for four years and wanted to give his best effort. MacGregor's accomplishment is significant as he broke the 15-minute barrier for the second time in the season, finishing over 47 seconds ahead of his closest competitor, Kilian Boulware-Lopez of East Lansing.

Boulware-Lopez, a junior, matched MacGregor's best finish of the season, securing the second place with a time of 15:46.1. Both runners have demonstrated exceptional performance this season, with MacGregor clocking the fifth-fastest time in the state so far, and Boulware-Lopez finishing fourth. The top seven finishers all broke the 16-minute mark, with Bath’s Owen Poppema placing third and Haslett’s Liam DeWitt taking fourth.

Grand Ledge emerged as the team champion, outpacing Alma by 19 points, followed by Lansing Catholic in third place and DeWitt in fourth. Howell secured the fifth position in the team standings.