Wickersham, Thiele race to medal stand

Summerland cross country runners Kaci Wickersham and Eli Thiele found themselves on the virtual medal stand following Thursday’s meet in Beemer.

An awards ceremony was not held, but after results were finalized and emailed to coaches, Wickersham learned she finished seventh in the girls’ division.

Thiele placed eighth in the boys’ division, which featured 124 runners.

Ellie Dougherty finished 31st and Danielle Schrunk, 50th.

David Arroyo competed in the boys’ race; however, his placing was unavailable at press time.

The team travels to Butte, Sept. 11, for a 4:15 p.m., start time at the Butte Country Club.