Raiders Boys Cross Country at Spencerville Invitational
The Raiders Boys Cross Country team delivered a strong performance at the Spencerville Bearcat Invitational on Saturday, securing 8th place out of 12 teams. Senior Eric Hughes led the team, finishing 16th out of 109 runners with a time of 18:13.
Top Finishers for the Raiders Boys:
– 16th: Eric Hughes – 18:13
– 20th: Tyler Shoopman – 18:30
– 29th: Landon Zehner – 18:45
– 44th: Maxwell Troth – 19:39
– 47th: Holden Zehner – 20:00
– 68th: Greyson Butler – 21:17
– 80th: Michael Berry – 22:43
Bellefontaine Boys Cross Country at Tiffin Invitational
The Bellefontaine Boys Cross Country team placed 9th out of 36 teams at the highly competitive Tiffin Invitational. Hayden Maus made headlines by running a time of 15:51, joining an elite group of Chiefs who have run in the 15’s.
Top Finishers for the Bellefontaine Boys:
– 7th: Hayden Maus – 15:51 (#3 All Time)
– 30th: Jake Moreland – 16:45
– 82nd: Oliver Grandstaff – 17:49
– 86th: Will Myers – 17:55 (Personal Record)
– 91st: Elias Abrego – 18:03 (Season Best)
– 120th: Landon Gerwels – 18:29 (Personal Record)
– 182nd: Brenden Murray – 20:03 (Personal Record)
Open Race Results:
– 100th: Zerek Longbrake – 20:26 (Personal Record)
– 210th: Fredy Hernandez – 22:36 (Personal Record)
– 214th: Zeke Finch – 22:41 (Personal Record)
Indian Lake Girls Cross Country at Seneca East Stars and Stripes
The Indian Lake Girls Cross Country team placed 11th at the Seneca East Stars and Stripes Invitational. Reagan Rash earned a medal with a 7th-place finish and a time of 20:07.
Top Finishers for the Indian Lake Girls:
– 7th: Reagan Rash – 20:07
– 43rd: Evie Wagner – 21:50
– 72nd: Alicia Brielmaier – 23:13 (Personal Record)
– 90th: Kayleigh Taylor – 23:37 (Personal Record)
– 94th: Haley Metzger – 23:45 (Personal Record)
The boys’ team did not have a team score. Notable performances included Will Faler in 93rd (19:26 Personal Record), Titus Kelly in 114th (19:54), Cason Lacher in 123rd (20:07), and Caleb Altstaetter in 194th (22:26).
Lady Raider Cross Country at Spencerville Invitational
The Lady Raider Cross Country team finished 5th out of 12 teams at the Spencerville XC Invitational. Estella Wenger led the Raiders with a 20th-place finish in a field of 94 runners, covering the 3.1-mile course in 22:58.
Top Finishers for the Lady Raiders:
– 20th: Estella Wenger – 22:58
– 22nd: Lucy Wenger – 23:13
– 23rd: Nora Elliott – 23:21 (Personal Record)
– 24th: Gwendolyn Smith – 23:28 (Personal Record)
– 30th: Elliott Butler – 23:52 (Personal Record)
– 31st: Lottie Bowden – 23:53 (Personal Record)
– 38th: Lauren Kennedy – 24:09 (Personal Record)
Additional Notable Finishers:
– 43rd: Scarlett Elliott – 24:24
– 44th: Bonnie Brunson – 24:31
– 46th: Peyton Smith – 24:39
– 54th: Molly Siefring – 25:53 (Personal Record)
– 67th: Maille Ricketts – 27:35
– 69th: Mallory Chapman – 27:50 (Personal Record)
– 81st: Montana Coleman – 29:11 (Personal Record)
– 91st: Shelby Watkins – 34:17 (Personal Record)
– 92nd: Natalie Chapman – 34:44
Coach’s Comments:
“We put together a strong team race with a focus on pack running. It was exciting to see nine of our eighteen athletes set personal records, a testament to the hard work the team has been putting in. We will continue to train to move our pack toward the front of the race.”
The Raiders will next race at the Triad Invitational on September 14th.
