Teegan Silva Earns Individual Championship

Information released by Chelan Athletic Department; LCN File Photos

The boys and girls cross country teams traveled to Oroville Friday October 18th to compete against eight schools at Osoyoos State Park. Despite heavy winds the runners competed well. Teegan Silva fought off a tough challenger, one of the top B athletes in the state, earning the individual championship.

Mireya Garibay earned 4th in a close finish losing to another Kettle Fall’s athlete who was a top runner on the State Championship Colville team last year. Ashlyn Sanderson and Bella Gatzemeier nearly defeated Omak’s number one runner. Both athletes have been consistently race well every week. Lizzie Knight rounded out the top 5 in the championship team effort.

Both Chris Knight and the boys team earned second. The boys team lost to state-ranked Brewster, but soundly defeated Omak. Chris fought a tough battle the whole race before falling behind in the last 400 meters. Anndrick Espana earned 7th and place 2nd on the team. He dominated the second mile moving up to near top of the pack. Alex Marron was right on the heels of Anndrick passing an Omak runner in the last 100 meters. Logan Lemings and Hunter Shumway rounded out our top five scorers. Hunter Shumway earned his first spot on the Varsity team edging Cash Walsh.

Anndrick Espana earned male athlete of the meet. Anndrick struggled this year but committed to working hard. He had a breakthrough race running 30 seconds faster than his previous races this year.

Teegan Silva earned female athlete of the meet. Every week she is consistently working hard. Her endurance and speed are improving. She soundly defeated two tough runners with State experience. Teegan improves every week.

Caribou Trail league and District Championship is Tuesday October 29th at Walla Wall Park in Wenatchee. The top two teams and 14 individuals will qualify for State. Come out and support Chelan Cross Country teams!

2. Chris Knight 17:04
7. Anndrick Espana 17:56
10. Alex Marron 18:06
18. Logan Lemings 18:47
32. Hunter Shumway 19:35
34. Cash Walsh 19:38
44. Luke Simmons 20:34
46. Tyler Folelson 20:47
51. Ringo Renteria 21:14
56. Elijah Strode 21:32
63. Jose Torrez 23:07

1. Teagan Silva 20:12
4. Mereya Gariby 20:44
7. Ashlyn Sanderson 21:47
8. Bella Gatzemeyer 21:50
19. Elizabeth Knight 25:10
21. Magda Deschberger 25:25
25. Lana Fielding 26:38