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CROSS COUNTRY: McAuley gains experience at East Newton

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SoMo Sports staff reports

 

Competing in a competitive field of teams, the McAuley Catholic boys cross country team finished 10th at the East Newton Invitational on Saturday in Granby.

McAuley coach Andy Youngworth noted his team continues to gain valuable experience. The Warriors are still still short-handed, as well. 

“We rebounded from the meet at Southern last weekend and I am very proud of our efforts,” Youngworth said, adding the Warriors may be back to full-strength soon. 

McAuley’s Phillip Motazedi (19:40) and Drew Zeb (19:48) finished 55th and 56th, respectively. Youngworth noted both runners recorded personal-best times.

“They improved last year’s times by 1:20 and 2:40, respectively,” Youngworth said. 

McAuley’s Armando Alberto was 71st in 20:50. 

Also competing were Kable Reichardt (76th), Kevin Tran (82nd), Cliff Nolan (86th) and Grant Horinek (105th). 

Youngworth said Reichardt ran his best race to date. Tran, a first-year runner as a senior, continues to improve and gain confidence, Youngworth added.

McAuley will compete at Lamar on Tuesday. 

 

East Newton Invitational

Boys team standings: Neosho 48, East Newton 48, Lamar 69, Republic 83, Galena 171, McDonald County 173, Webb City 196, School of the Ozarks 232, Parkview 270, McAuley Catholic 271, Reeds Spring 306, Wheaton 317, Diamond 331.

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