West Liberty-Salem Middle School (WLSMS), Indian Lake Middle School (ILMS), and Bellefontaine Middle School (BMS) delivered impressive performances at their respective cross-country meets over the weekend.
At the Coldwater Lion’s Invitational, the WLSMS boys’ team emerged victorious, securing first place with a score of 75, narrowly beating Van Wert, which finished with 86 points. Aydan Knox led the team with a strong performance, finishing 4th overall with a time of 11:10. The girls’ team also showcased their talent, finishing 6th in a highly competitive field. Elin Leichty was the standout for the girls, placing 26th with a time of 13:26.
Meanwhile, at the Anna Invitational, the ILMS girls’ team finished 8th overall, with Laura Metzger earning a medal for her personal record time of 13:40. Abby Bihn and Allison Overmeyer also contributed to the team’s success. On the boys’ side, Hayden Kuhke finished 66th with a time of 13:27. The Lakers will compete next Saturday at Graham in the CBC Championships.
BMS had a stellar showing at the same event, particularly among their 6th graders. Camden Vollrath claimed 2nd place among 110 runners with a personal record of 6:05, followed closely by Kylie Lowe and Baya Deal, who finished 7th and 9th, respectively. The BMS girls’ team finished 6th out of 21 teams, led by Cameo Greene, who earned a top 15 medal with a personal record time of 13:50. The boys’ team also excelled, with all runners achieving personal bests, highlighted by Andrew Myers, who finished 9th.
Congratulations to all the athletes for their hard work and dedication! They will continue to compete in the upcoming CBC Championships, showcasing their skills and sportsmanship.
