Local runners shine during subdistrict meet | CROSS COUNTRY


October 23, 2012 · 11:40 AM

Second-place finishes were in order for both the Enumclaw High boys and girls cross country teams during Saturday’s subdistrict championships.

The 5-kilometer race – bringing together runners from the South Puget Sound League, Olympic League and Seamount League – was contested at Fort Steilacoom Park.

Highlights for the EHS boys were turned in by Alec Rhome, sixth overall with a time of 16 minutes, 56.6 seconds. Chase Olson finished 10th at 17:14.7 and Dylan Hamel was 15th at 17:23.

The EHS girls were led by Aleea Gwerder, who wound up fourth with a time of 19:58.3. Hannah Calvert was sixth at 20:06.8, Abby Callison was eighth at 20:42.4 and Lindsay Ross was 10th at 20:48.2.

White River runners competed in Saturday’s Class 2A races at Fort Steilacoom.

Leading the way for the White River boys were Chris Fisher, third, 16:20.3; Wes Fueston, sixth, 16:48; and Brandon Scheer, 12th, 17:12.2.

The top three for the WR girls were Madison Moser,  20:17.5; Maddi Stinson, 22:06.9; and Kacy Coyle, 22:15.6.

Next up for the local runners is Saturday’s district championship meet at American Lake Golf Course.

 

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