CROSS COUNTRY: Aledo teams shine in elite meet

The Aledo varsity Ladycats and Bearcats traveled to College Station to compete in one of the nation’s elite meets, the Nike South, on Sept. 19. The Ladycats finished seventh in the elite division, while the boys were 11th, also running at the elite level.

“We had really good results from our varsity teams. The course was challenging, and the competition was fierce in the elite division,” Aledo coach Mike Pinkerton said.

Tyler Connelly led all Aledo runners, placing sixth among the boys over the 5-kilometer course. Molly Garrison placed 14th individually for the Ladycats.

The Aledo varsity will next compete another of the nation’s elite meets, the Cowboy Jamboree on Sept. 26 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

 

Nike South

Sept. 19

Texas A&M University

Aledo results

Varsity Elite Girls

Team finish: Seventh

Individual results (5K course)

14. Molly Garrision, 18:11.4.

40. Mykel Murry, 18:58.1.

54. Madison Larsen, 19:19.7.

71. Hadleigh Walton, 19:40.4.

84. Mayden Mitchell, 19:55.7.

137. Sofia Brandenburg, 21:05.3.

139. Holly Thomas, 21:13.8.

 

Varsity Elite Boys

Team finish: 11th

Individual results (5K course)

6. Tyler Connelly, 15:23.3.

67. Noah Lay, 16:33.1.

84. Thatcher Pettit, 16:45.2.

97. Jonah Clary, 16:55.5.

109. Ian Robbins, 17:02.3.

154. Maddox Murry, 17:29.4.

189. Brody Bruno, 17:59.6.

 

Aledo JV second at Benbrook

Competing in the varsity divisions, the Aledo junior varsity boys and girls each finished second in the Benbrook Prowl in the Park on Sept. 18.

“Extremely proud of our runners!” exclaimed Pinkerton.

 

Prowl in the Park

Sept. 18

Benbrook

Aledo results

JV girls in varsity division

Team finish: second

Individual finishes

1. Kjersten Loy, 20:48.19.

6. Lily Elgin, 22:37.33.

12. Carley Couch, 23:46.22.

13. Jax Winkelspecht, 24:14.19.

14. Stella Lamb, 24:26.02.

15. Hanalei Crawford, 24:26.44.

19. Maggie McQuatters, 25:35.37.

20. McKinley Walton, 25:36.46.

 

JV boys in varsity division

Team: second

Individual finishes

1. Reed Murray, 17:16.47.

6. Holt Huxel, 17:40.36.

8. Andrew Walsh, 17:44.76.

11. Shane Noviskie, 18:10.78.

20. Josh Fink, 18:46.31.

23. Dominick Barrera, 18:57.58.

25. Nathan Colletti, 19:24.47.

34. Caleb Connelly, 20:37.83.

38. Kye Gordon, 20:51.62.

47. Dylan Hoover, 21:55.75.

52. Marcus Rodriguez, 22:19.46.

55. Christian Johansen, 22:41.03.

 

Oney leads TCA in SW Christian meet

The Willow Trinity Christian Lady Eagles and Eagles competed in the Southwest Christian School II Invitational on Sept. 20 and Annabelle Oney finished among girls in the varsity 3200 event.

TCA will next compete in the Brewer Invitational on Oct. 3.

Top TCA individuals

Varsity Boys 5K

28. Henry Reynolds, 18:43.

49. Harrison Brown, 19:50.

 

Varsity Girls 3200

1. Annabelle Oney, 13:47.

49. Michaela DeVenuto, 15:22.

 

WCS competes at Poolville

Jack Muhlenkamp’s third-place finish in the varsity boys 5K division led Weatherford Christian School in the Poolville Battle of the Back 40 on Sept. 17. Evelyn Wood led the Lady Lions, taking sixth in the varsity girls 3200 race.

The Lions/Lady Lions are entered in the Thrill of the Hill on Oct. 1 in Stephenville.

Top WCS individuals

Varsity Boys 5K

3. Jack Muhlenkamp, 18:39.01.

43. Eli Vanzant, 22:04.27.

 

Varsity Girls 3200

6. Evelyn Woody, 13:36.48.

14. Maggie Butler, 14:36.16.