GANS CREEK CLASSIC
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Joplin and Webb City were among the state’s cross country teams competing at the Gans Creek Classic on Saturday.
The large meet is considered a state preview, as it features some of the best teams in Missouri and is held on the state meet course.
Competing in the Gold Division, Joplin senior Ian Horton finished ninth with a time of 15 minutes, 52 seconds.
Webb City’s Evan Stevens finished 20th in 16:13, Joplin’s Grey Edwards was 22nd in 16:14 and Webb City’s Mason Hedger was 45th in 16:43.
Webb City’s other top finishers were Spencer Kendall (63rd), Noah Lankard (83rd), Andrew Dawson (92nd), Fenton Rice (106th) and Dakota Grove (171st).
The Cardinals finished seventh out of 43 full teams.
Rounding out Joplin’s lineup were Chance Tindall (168th), Noe Fischer (191st), Brady Honeycutt (294th), Jayden Miller (317th) and Aidan Koch (324th).
The Eagles were 23rd in the team standings.
There were 356 runners in the boys race.
Lincoln College Prep’s Isaac Rivera (15:15), Platte County’s Andrew Johnson (15:19) and Rock Bridge’s Andrew Hauser (15:33) were the top three finishers.
On the girls side, Joplin’s Katherine Schaefer finished 25th in 19:44 and Webb City’s Brooke Hedger placed 31st in 19:56.
Webb City’s Emily Countryman finished 47th in 20:26 and Joplin’s Allie Keizer was 74th in 20:50.
Also competing for Webb City were Amelia Antillon (83rd), Emma McKinzie (101st), Olivia Klotz (134th), Brooke Collard (166th) and Rachel Miller (217th).
Rounding out Joplin lineup were Averi Burks (92nd), Mia Grubbs (135th), Kyrie Britton (138th), Meridyth Mai (205th), Annabelle Rutledge (207th) and Lydia Crabtree (236th).
Webb City finished 13th in the team standings, with Joplin 18th. There were 35 full squads and 288 runners in the girls race.
Lafayette’s Natalie Barnard took first in 17:48 and Harrisonville’s Kayleigh Norris was second in 18:10.
BLUE DIVISION
In the Blue Division, East Newton’s Chase Sorrell finished second with a time of 16:25. Herculaneum’s Sam Vaughn took first in 16:17.
Carthage’s Eddy Fuentes finished 19th in 17:06 and teammate Javen Byrd was 65th in 18:18.
In the Blue Division’s girls race, Carthage’s Maggie Boyd finished 27th in 21:03 and East Newton’s Brooklyn Blanchard was 38th in 21:30.
Carthage’s second finisher was Jenna Wilson (100th).
There were 293 runners in the boys race and 279 runners in the girls race.
WHITE DIVISION
Competing in the White Division, Monett’s Kash Adams finished 21st in the boys race with a time of 17:58 and Monett’s Mary Jastal finished 29th in 22:40 in the girls race.
RIM ROCK FARM CLASSIC
LAWRENCE, Kan. — McAuley Catholic’s cross country team competed at the Rim Rock Farm Classic on Saturday.
“We ran well despite the continued start and stop of the meet,” Warriors coach Andy Youngworth said, noting the meet was delayed several times due to lightning. “The course is very tough and has been the host of the NCAA Championships in the past. It was a great experience for our kids to compete against kids from all over the Midwest.”
Competing in the Blue Division, McAuley’s Michael Parrigon finished eighth with a time of 16:55.
Wichita Collegiate’s Will Meyer won the race in 16:16.
Also competing for the Warriors were Trae Veer (79th), Will Mollnow (136th), Connor Taffner (193rd), Cliff Nolan (262nd), Max Anreder (296th) and Grant Horinek (304th).
There were 330 runners in the boys race.
In the girls race, McAuley’s Olivia Parrigon finished 37th in 21:58.
Also competing for the McAuley girls were Marbellie Villanueva (207th), Riley Sears (234th) and Samantha Perrin (235th). McAuley senior Kendall Ramsey did not compete due to an illness.
There were 258 runners in the girls race.
