Clearbrook-Gonvick Cross Country runners compete in Conference Meet
Tue, 10/16/2018 - 11:29am
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On Tuesday, October 9th the Clearbrook-Gonvick Cross Country team traveled to Warroad to participate in the NW Minnesota Cross Country Conference Meet. Temperatures in the low 40’s and winds at 15 mph made for chilly running conditions for all runners.
In the girls varsity 3 mile race, Jenni Lavin continued her strong season of running by placing 15th with personal best time of 22:24. By placing in the top 15 of the varsity race, Jennifer became our schools first All-Conference Cross Country Runner! Also running for the varsity girls were Bailey Klema, 36th with a time of 25:39, Arabella Corey, 42nd, 28:20, Kristin Weems 44th, 29:20 and Bailey Haugan, 44th with a personal best time of 30:42.
In the boys Junior High 2 mile race John DeVires continued his great season of running by placing 6th with a time of 12:50. Sam Wishard ran another great race and placed 9th with a personal best time of 13:15. Also running for the Bears in the junior high boys race were Tommie Strabbe, 40th with a time of 16:24, Jayden Bergerson, 42nd, 16:51, Jason Sharp, 45th, 17:44, Daniel Rankin 46th, 18:02 and Warren Thompson 51st, 21:17.
In the girls Junior High 2 mile race, 7th grader Rosie Cassiboe ran a personal best time of 14:30 which placed her 4th. Madison Gerlofs placed 5th with a time of 15:26 and Julie Lavin took 10th place with a time of 17:31.
Overall the runners had a great meet even though the conditions were harsh.
The cross country team will travel to Park Rapids on Monday, Oct. 15 for their next meet.