MARION, Kan. – The McPherson High School Cross Country teams participated in a cold, soggy Saturday for 4A Regionals in Marion. The Boys team won the team title, qualifying all seven runners for state. The Girls placed 4th, qualifying one runner for State.
Caleb Muehler won the individual Regional title as well, winning the race with a time of 17:28. Tripp Pelzel and Kayden Friesen medaled as well. The girls were led by Adeline Kramer’s 4th place finish, medaling and qualifying her for state.
The Bullpups will head to Wamego to run at the 4A State Championships on Saturday, Nov. 1.
RESULTS:
Varsity Girls: Team 4th
Adeline Kramer – 20:54 – 4th – Medalist & Individual State Qualifier
Eliza Jex – 22:19 – 16th
Reesa Whorton – 22:28 – 17th
Molly Owen – 23:20 – 24th
Lindley Jex – 27:02 – 38th
Varsity Boys: Team 1st – Team State Qualifier
Caleb Muehler – 17:28 – 1st – Medalist
Kayden Friesen – 18:14 – 4th – Medalist
Tripp Pelzel – 18:49 – 6th – Medalist
Isaiah Ortiz – 19:36 – 16th
Jonas Emery – 19:43 – 17th
Nathan Friesen – 19:44 – 18th
Drake Timson – 20:21 – 28th
