by Coach Brian Goatley

On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the Bulldog Cross Country team traveled to Stockton to compete at the high school as well as on the Stockton golf course. This is one of the tougher courses we run. We then followed that up on Saturday, Sept. 23, with a competition just outside of Hermitage at the Outlet Park by the dam. At this course they run up the dam early into the race and then venture onto a trail back in the woods. This is where our District race is held. To add to the hillier condition of these two courses, heat also played a factor at both of these meets. Despite the tough conditions, the El Dorado Springs cross country teams had a pretty successful week.

The High School girls team placed first at Stockton and then backed that up with a first place finish in the small school division at Hermitage. Senior Ashley Knoll led the way in both races, winning both races with personal best times for both courses.

Following Ashley at Stockton was Sarah King placing 4th, Emily Ring in 6th, Abby Klaiber in 12th, and Abby Cartwright in 19th. They medaled the top 20 positions, so we were able to medal the top 5 here.

Lydia Eason and Megan Griffin finished out the runners placing 26th and 29th. In the Hermitage race, Sarah followed Ashley, placing 6th, with Emily placing 11th and Abby Klaiber placing 14th. These were the medalists at Hermitage. Abby Cartwright, Lydia and Megan ran here. Overall the girls team ran well and really competed at both of these races, despite the tough conditions.

The Middle School girls team matched the High School girls team by winning both meets as well. At Stockton, Colbie Wood led the way, placing 2nd followed by Hannah Klaiber – 3rd, Kenli Rader – 4th, Morgan Mitchell – 9th and Lexis Reasoner – 10th to round out the medalists.

At Hermitage, Kenli Rader placed 1st, with Colbie Wood – 2nd, Hannah Klaiber 5th, Lexis Reasoner – 11th and Morgan Mitchell – 19th to round out the medalists. Other finishers for both races included Paiden Smith and Madison Hendricks. This is a very talented girls team and they continue to grow each and every race.

The Middle School boys team placed 2nd at both meets; however, at Stockton they just missed the hardware as they only plaqued the top team. They did bring a trophy home from Hermitage though. Daelen Ackley led the way in both races, winning the Stockton race and finishing 2nd at the Hermitage race. Other medalists at Stockton include Garrett Klaiber in 7th and James King in 8th. Other medalists joining Daelen at the Hermitage meet were Garrett in 16th and James in 20th.

Other runners joining the team were Connor Goatley, Austin Wiegle, Jaren Meisenheimer, Dillon Hargrove and Riley Quinlin.

Just like the Middle School girls team, the Middle School boys team has many that are new to the sport so it is exciting to see them grow and improve each and every race.

Last, but not least, we have the High School boys team. Although the boys team didn’t medal, Caleb led the way at Stockton, just missing the medals in 22nd place.   He was followed by Garin McCullick, Brice Knoll, Trevyn Garringer, Gavin Mooney and Nick Raddatz placing in the top half of the field.

At Hermitage, Tevis Edmiston medaled in the JV race, placing 18th. In the varsity race, Caleb led the way placing 33rd. He was followed by Garin, Brice, Trevyn, Gavin and Nick. Gavin Ring ran both races.

The boys team is young, and missing top runner, Matthew Reddick, due to injury. The good news is, we are getting better each and every meet, wishful to get Matthew back and competing soon, and don’t graduate anyone this year.

Overall, everyone competed well, despite the tough conditions. We are really proud of their accomplishments during this stretch, both individually and as a team. We now head to Lamar on Tuesday, Sept. 26, and Nevada on Friday, Sept. 29. These meets will cap off a tough three weeks in which will include six races. We look to get a little break and recover after Nevada.

FIRST FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS AT HERMITAGE – Middle school girls accepting 1st place trophy at Hermitage.  Same team also plaqued at Stockton with a win. Girls from left are:  Colbie Wood, Lexis Reasoner, Paiden Smith, Morgan Mitchell, Kenli Rader, Hannah Klaiber and Madison Hendricks.

SECOND FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS AT HERMITAGE – Midddle school boys team receiving 2nd place trophy at Hermitage.  They placed 2nd at Stockton as well, but did not receive a plaque or trophy. Boys from left are:  Riley Quinlin, Garrett Klaiber, Connor Goatley, Jaren Meisenheimer, Daelen Ackley, James King, Austin Wiegle and Dillon Hargrove.

FIRST FOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS AT HERMITAGE – High School girls team receiving 1st place award at Hermitage.  Same team received a plaque at Stockton. Girls from left are: Lydia Eason, Abby Klaiber, Abby Cartwright, Ashley Knoll, Emily Ring, Sarah King and Megan Griffin.

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