SIGOURNEY – Montezuma’s girls varsity cross country team got its first team win of the season on Tuesday evening, Sept. 6.
The girls were tops among three scoring teams.
Meanwhile, the boys placed third out of five scoring squads.
“It’s a tough course, but I’m excited we had the chance to see it now as preparation for the SICL meet at the end of the season,” said Montezuma Coach Kevin Gartman.
Montezuma’s runners packed well in both varsity races.
UP NEXT – Montezuma runs in the Pleasantville Invitational on Monday, Sept. 12.
Varsity girls – 1, Montezuma 19. 2, Columbus 35. 3, Iowa Valley 59.
Montezuma runners – 3, Claire Erselius, 22:34. 5, Madison Johannes, 24:18. 9, Mia Boulton, 25:03. 16, Ashlee Eilander, 27:27. 17, Lydia Singleton, 27:34. 21, Makenna Johannes, 28:25. 26, Camryn Brennan, 29:44. 30, Haileah Eichenberger, 31:50. 36, Faith Ferry, 34:13. There were 36 runners.
Varsity boys – 1, North Mahaska, 21. 2, Columbus, 48. 3, Montezuma, 73. 4, WACO, 93. 5, Highland, 145.
Montezuma runners – 12, Jack Erselius, 20:03. 15, Jayden Ross, 20:17. 17, Carter McKee, 20:43. 19, Gavin Strong, 21:12. 20, Bryson Stockman, 21:29. 27, Jusiah Wetering, 22:41. 34, Kohen Holland, 23:46. 41, Colton Benson, 25:16.
Junior high boys – 15, Dayton Reif, 12:08.
Junior high girls – 25, Olivia Burnett, 16:40.
