ALLEMAN – Montezuma took its varsity cross country teams to the North Polk Invitational on Monday, Oct. 2.
“It was our first time to run there,” said Coach Kevin Gartman. “We wanted to try their course.”
The varsity girls placed 8th in a 12-school field. Ellen Cook was the first Bravette in, placing 27th in 24:57.
“We had some strong running by the middle of our lineup to steal some points at the finish line, which we love to see,” Gartman said.
The boys were 9th of 11 scoring teams, with Carter McKee leading with a time of 20:46, which placed 37th.
“Our packs are beginning to cut their times,” Gartman said.
Montezuma did not compete in the middle school races at this meet.
Montezuma hosts on Thursday – Montezuma hosts its invitational meet on Thursday, Oct. 5, at Big Springs Shooting Complex near Searsboro. Starting time is 4:30 p.m. Big Springs also will be the site of the SICL meets on Oct. 10.
North Polk XC Invitational
at Alleman
Varsity Boys
Montezuma was 9th out of 11 scoring teams
Braves places, times – 37, Carter McKee 20.46. 45, Jack Erselius 21:20. 47, Jusiah Wetering 21:29. 54, Bryson Stockman 22:41. 55, Kohen Holland 22:47. 64, Linkyn Bru 24:23. There were 68 runners.
Varsity Girls
Montezuma was 8th of 12 scoring teams
Bravette places, times – 27, Ellen Cook 24:57. 39, Vivian Cook 25:55. 61, Ashlee Eilander 27:17. 62, Camryn Brennan 27:18. 83, Makenna Johannes 29:20. 84, Haileah Eichenberger 29:24. 103, Faith Ferry 36;19. There were 109 runners.
