NIXA, Mo. — Athletes from McAuley Catholic, College Heights Christian and Carl Junction competed at the Riann Lubinski Invitational on Saturday at Inman Elementary School.
Competing in the small school division, which featured schools in Class 1-3, McAuley Catholic junior Michael Parrigon won the boys race with a time of 16:23.
“Michael won his third meet of the season, continuing a great string of races,” McAuley coach Andy Youngworth said.
New Covenant’s David Kendall took second in 16:57.
College Heights Christian’s Colton McMillan finished fourth in 17:44, McAuley’s Trae Veer was 13th, CHC’s Connor Jordan took 14th and McAuley’s duo of Will Mollnow and Connor Taffner placed 19th and 24th, respectively.
Springfield Catholic won the boys team title with 52 points. New Covenant (61), Reeds Spring (92) and McAuley (92) rounded out the top four teams.
In the girls small school division, McAuley’s tandem of Olivia Parrigon (20:54) and Kendall Ramsey (21:43) finished fourth and fifth.
New Covenant’s Clara Trent took first in 19:52.
College Heights’ Marla Anderegg, Jesalin Bever and Lilly Royer finished 13th, 15th and 16th, respectively. McAuley’s Marbellie Villanueva finished 29th.
The top four teams were Chadwick (25), Springfield Catholic (57), McAuley (73) and Ava (88).
“We have been hit by some illnesses as of late, but are close to being back at full strength,” Youngworth said.
Competing in the large school division (Class 4-5), Carl Junction’s Jack Lawson finished fifth in 16:37 and teammate Isaac Willoughby was 14th (17:27).
Monett’s Kash Adams placed 24th and CJ’s Luke Battagler was 25th.
Lee’s Summit West’s Jack Williams won the race in 15:37 and the top four teams were Lee’s Summit West (25), Nixa (44), Carl Junction (86) and Branson (98).
On the girls side, Monett’s Mary Jastal finished 13th and Carl Junction’s Audrey Fletcher was 14th.
Carl Junction’s Madilyn Dalton finished 16th, while teammate Delaney Harris placed 22nd and Marissa Newman was 25th.
Lee’s Summit West’s Madison Cross won the race in 20:08. The four full teams were Lee’s Summit West (20), Nixa (38), Carl Junction (86) and Branson (104).
