Badger runners show grit at Silverwood
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September 9, 2013 |
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Badger boys' varsity in the middle of
the pack as runners from around the
region launch into Saturday's Coaster
Classic at Silverwood. |
| Karen Perkins
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By Coach Tyler Warner
After the weather cancelled the Kellogg Invite
last Thursday, the Badger cross country teams
looked to get back into rhythm at Silverwood
Theme Park for the Coaster Cross invite last
Saturday.
In a race that annually features top talent from
as far away as Frenchtown, Montana, and Boise,
the field of runners brought challenges on a
course with a variety of surfaces, but also a
lot of speed.
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Hannah Lysne |
Leading the way for the Lady Badgers in the
girls’ varsity race, freshman Jill Alexander ran
a 24:20 on the 5k course in her first race as a
Badger. Junior Jordan Merz came in at 24:37 and
Sophomore Hannah Lysne finished in 25:45.
Sophomore Cheyanne White also finished in 28:16.
The fastest ladies time belonged to Sara
Christianson of Borah High School, who posted a
fleeting 18:48.
For the boys, junior Jacob Perkins asserted
himself again as the Badger's top runner with a
17:22 that earned him a 33rd place finish.
Senior Luke Reoch, who stayed with Perkins for
most of the race, was once again not far behind,
coming in at 17:38.
Senior captain Brad Thompson, making his return,
posted a 20:01 and sophomore Alva Swanson came
in right behind him with 20:09. Sophomore Louis
Balcaen came in at 20:23 and Nolan Stidham came
in at 20:26.
Zach Wiberg of Capital High School won the meet
with a time of 15:54.
In the JV boys’ race, freshman Eric Ellis came
in at 20:22, earning his place on varsity for
next week. Caleb Madson finished in 21:40, Alex
Urbaniak posted a 23:22, and Zach Cleve finished
in 24:02.
No girls competed in the girls JV race.
The Badger's next race will be at Hayden Canyon
near Coeur d’Alene for the Super 1 Invite on
Saturday September 14. Races begin at 10 a.m. |
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