Runners compete in distirct competition

Summerland cross country runners competed in the D3 district competition, Thursday, Oct. 14, at Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course.

Jesse Thiele finished 26th to lead the boys’ team. He ran 20:13.30. Alex Thiele crossed the finish line in 34th, running 20:40.8. Parker Napier ran 22:57.40, finishing 53rd in the field of 62 runners.

Elkhorn Valley claimed the team title, with 21 points. Ty Schlueter, of Ainsworth, was crowned the individual champion. He ran 16:45.80.

Aubrey Parker finished 20th in the girls’ race. She ran 23:55. Aislynn Kester placed 30th, with a run of 25:50.50. Danielle Schrunk ran 28:28.40, finishing 38th. Forty-three athletes competed in the race.

Ainsworth won the team title, led by Katherine Kerrigan, who ran 20:09.10 to win gold.