Sophomore Yesenia Maldonado and senior Tana Herreman qualified for the state cross country meet after finishing in the top 10 at the regional meet in McPherson on Oct. 21.

Maldonado placed sixth overall with a time of 21:50 and Herreman ended in 10^th with a time of 22:13. Others who competed were freshman Claire Schippy, 48^th, 24:21; senior Madison Schmidt, 50^th, 24:29; freshman Kassi Zimmer, 53^rd, 24:36; sophomore Maddie Lohmeyer, and freshman Cristina Leos finishing in 64^th and 65^th with a time of 25:09. The girls ended up in last out of four teams.

In the boys race, the Indians placed last as well. Individually, freshman Dawson VonFeldt lead the way with a 14^th place finish and a time of 18:17 while sophomore Justice Dotts placed 41^st in 19:13. Others who competed were sophomore Grant Brungardt, 43^rd, 19:19; sophomore Conner Cunningham, 65^th, 20:04; senior Garrett Gregg, 66^th, 20:04; senior Mark Schuckman, 78^th, 20:26; sophomore Nathan Erbert, 88^th, 21:21.

“Cross country wasn’t a huge part of my life, so I’m not too sentimental about it being over, but I am kind of sad that this will be my last sport in high school,” Schuckman said. I’m glad that it’s over because I really need some more free time, but I’m kind of sad that I won’t get to see those people and my friends as much anymore.”

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