Hawk times drop at Sibley-Ocheyedan Invite
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn was in action for the second time this season, competing September 6 at the Sibley-Ocheyedan Cross Country Invitational. The Hawks showed improvement in the event held at Sibley Golf & Country Club in Sibley.
George Vargas placed 23rd in the boys race and Gracie Knobloch 32nd on the girls side. She finished just ahead of Lexi Croatt who was 33rd. The HMS girls wound up eighth as a team.
“Our kids are off to a strong start to the season,” remarked Hawk coach Kirsten Taylor. “Our boys’ total team points (173) were almost cut in half in comparison to last year’s total team points at Sibley. They finished seventh overall. Vargas led the way for our boys program, and Knobloch for our girls. Croatt finished seconds behind Gracie, as they both put up some great times. It’s been wonderful having Lexi back after missing last season due to injury. Many of our kids have shaved minutes off of their times at this point from last season. We are excited to have enough numbers to be able to compete as full teams, and are working hard to keep our kids healthy.”
Boys Varsity Team Results: MVAOCOU 55, Sibley-Ocheyedan 70, George-Little Rock/Central Lyon 73, West Lyon 143, Adrian, MN 156, Sheldon 168, HMS 173, Alta-Aurelia 187, Akron-Westfield 188, Trinity Christian 215, South O’Brien 245.
HMS Individual Results: George Vargas, 23rd, 19:46.69; Bryce Dodge, 33rd, 20:27.61; Aiden Bush, 55th, 22:30.51; Blaine Finster, 56th, 22:33.30; Ryan Grotluschen, 58th, 22:55.36; Damian Dodge, 64th, 23:46.56.
Girls Varsity Team Results: Alta-Aurelia 47, Sibley-Ocheyedan 60, George-Little Rock/Central Lyon 66, West Lyon 90, Hinton 119, Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 147, Adrian, MN 168, HMS 213, Sheldon 232.
HMS Individual Results: Gracie Knobloch, 32nd, 24:47.69; Lexi Croatt, 33rd, 24:49.66; Kamryn Ebel, 57th, 27:19.00; Juliana Pasillas, 61st, 28:16.97; Clara Funk, 73rd, 33:24.93.