Xavier boys lead parade to state X-C
The Xavier boys cross country team captured the title at the Class 3A state qualifier in Washington Wednesday, edging Clear Creek-Amana 59 to 67.
Andrew Allen finished second for the Saints, followed by Cyrus Scheckel (11th), Lance Mueggenberg (13th), Jake Stineman (15th) and Sean Kelly (18).
The top three teams and the top-15 individuals automatically qualify for the state meet in Fort Dodge on Saturday, Oct. 31
The Prairie Hawks placed third at the Class 4A qualifier in Johnston to reach the state meet. Cole Carrizales finished fourth, followed by Burkley Ogreen (6th), Matthew Formanek (15th), Sam Lange (23rd) and Tristan Stolley (27th).
Jack Lange of Benton Community finished seventh at the Class 3A meet in Winterset to reach Fort Dodge. Cooper Adams of Linn-Mar ran 12th at the 4A race in Marshalltown to make state. Hallam Finn of Kennedy placed 17th at the 4A meet in Dubuque and advanced to state as an individual qualifier, even though he did not finish in the top 15.
The Linn-Mar girls finished third at the 4A qualifier in Marshalltown to make the state meet. Hailey Kozloski placed second, followed by Gianna Soppe (9th), Myrna Harper (16th), Anna Temple (17th) and Haylie Wildman (23rd).
Raleigh Barton of Xavier finished seventh at the 3A race in Washington to make the state meet.
The Prairie girls placed third at the 4A qualifier in Johnston. Reese Wiley led the Lions in fifth place, followed by Harper Groteluschen (7th), Lamise Ajram (8th), Anika Roe (14th) and Eloise Boyer (16th).
