Regional Cross Country Results: Buhler Sweeps 4A Regional, McPherson Squads Take 3rd

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Buhler Head Cross Country Coach Curtis Morgan commented early in the season that his teams should have what it takes to compete for a state title. So far, they have not disappointed.

At Saturday’s home regional, the Buhler squads came up big, sweeping the girls and boys 5K races. Scott City finished second in both, followed by McPherson in third.

“It was a regional sweep for the Cru today,” Morgan exclaimed.

The Buhler girls packed five runners into the top 10, led by Corbin Starkweather. The freshman continued her standout season with a first-place time of 20:38.40.

Top 10:

1 – Corbin Starkweather (Buhler) – 20:38.40

2 – Belle Trout (Scott City) – 20:53.50

3 – Hannah Bridwell (Concordia) – 21:36.10

4 – Krysten Hamby (Buhler) – 21:39.20

6 – Brinlie Stevens (Scott City) – 21:44.00

7 – Arwyn Hennesy (Andale) – 22:04.80

8 – Lexi Patterson (McPherson) – 22:08.20

9 – Makayla Little (Buhler) – 22:19.90

10 – Ave Koster (Buhler) – 22:22.50

Complete results: https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/577276-kshsaa-4a-regional-buhler-2023/results/983145/formatted/?type=formatted&event=

The Buhler boys snagged seven of the top nine spots in their race. Seniors Layne Whisler and Kaden Lohrentz led the way finishing first and second respectively.

Top 10:

1 – Layne Whisler (Buhler) – 16:29.50

2 – Kaden Lohrentz (Buhler) – 16:43.70

3 – Gavin Lindahl (Buhler) – 16:50.40

4 – Caleb Muehler (McPherson) – 17:01.50

5 – Henry Trumpp (Buhler) – 17:25.00

6 – Kai Mendenhall (Buhler) – 17:41.90

7 – Ivan Armendariz (Scott City) – 17:47.80

8 – Hunter Metzger (Buhler) – 17:49.00

9 – Cameron Yutzy (Buhler) – 17:49.60

10 – Jack Cutler (Andale) – 18:01.50

Complete results: https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/577276-kshsaa-4a-regional-buhler-2023/results/983147/formatted/?type=formatted&event=

McPherson placed five runners inside the top 10 of both the boys and girls races. Head Coach Nikolous Rempe was very proud of his team’s effort. “We knew that if we ran like we had the past few weeks that we should be able to get both teams qualified for State,” he said.

The Class 4A State Meet will take place on Saturday, October 28^th at the Wamego Country Club.

Other area teams qualified for state:

Girls

Cheney (3A)

Berean Academy (2A)

Hillsboro (2A)

Sterling (2A)

Remington (2A)

Elyria Christian (1A)

Boys

Berean Academy (2A)

Hutchinson Trinity (2A)