SEARSBORO – Ten Montezuma athletes earned medals as the Braves and Bravettes hosted the Montezuma Cross Country Invitational on Thursday, Oct. 6, at Big Springs Shooting Complex.
The varsity girls were second among four full teams.
The varsity boys placed third and just missed second place amidst five full squads.
Varsity girls medalists and their place finishes were 2, Claire Erselius, 6, Madison Johannes, 12, Lydia Singleton, 15, Ashlee Eilander, 17, Alivia Cline.
Varsity boys medalists – 9, Carter McKee, 13, Gavin Strong, 18, Jayden Ross. 19, Jack Erselius.
Junior high medalist – 5, Lauryn Larmore.
Varsity Coach Kevin Gartman thanked parents and volunteers who painted the course in preparation for the race.
UP NEXT – Montezuma competes Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the SICL meet at Sigourney.
Montezuma XC Invitational
at Big Springs Shooting Complex
Varsity girls
Teams – 1, Collins-Maxwell, 28. 2, Montezuma, 45. 3, Colfax-Mingo, 67. 4, GMG, 80. (There were 36 runners).
Bravettes
2, Claire Erselius, 22:35. 6, Madison Johannes, 23:11. 12, Lydia Singleton, 25:25. 15, Ashlee Eilander, 25:49. 17, Alivia Cline, 26:24. 22, Mia Boulton, 26:56. 23, Makenna Johannes, 27:13. 27, Haileah Eichenberger, 27:53. 29, Camryn Brennan, 28:03. 36, Faith Ferry, 36:30.
Varsity boys
1, South Tama, 22. 2, Collins-Maxwell, 68. 3, Montezuma, 72. 4, Colfax-Mingo, 82. 5, GMG, 121. (There were 54 runners).
Braves – 9, Carter McKee, 19:12. 13, Gavin Strong, 19:47. 18, Jayden Ross, 20:04. 19, Jack Erselius, 20:05. 28, Colton Benson, 21:32. 29, Bryson Stockman, 21:36. 33, Kohen Holland, 21:59.
Middle school girls
1, English Valleys, 23. 2, Grinnell 56. 3, Montezuma 71. 4, GMG, 76. (There were 78 runners, boys and girls combined).
Bravettes – 15, Lauryn Larmore, 10:56. 40, Vivian Cook, 12:43. 51, Sophia Semprini, 13:50. 54, Alexa Rose, 13:59. 74, Olivia Burnett.
Braves – 22, Linkyn Bru, 11:22. 29, Dayton Reif, 11:53.
