Both Chelan and Manson will compete in Chelan’s only Home Meet – Oct. 1st, 3:30 at Lake Chelan State Park

Information released by Chelan Athletic Department

Chelan Cross Country teams traveled to Kings Cross High School in Shoreline to compete in the 13th annual Roller Coaster Invitational. They raced on a three-mile hilly wooded against teams from around the state. The teams did exceptionally well after a demanding week of practice.

Junior Varsity Takes 1st

The day started with the Junior Varsity team placing 1st out of nine teams. Cash Walsh led the team placing 8th and earning a spot on the varsity squad. Hunter Shumway and Tyler Fogelson also placed in the top 15.

  • 8. Cash Walsh – 20:14.79
  • 11. Hunter Shumway – 20:27.31
  • 12. Tyler Foleson – 20:28.36
  • 17. Luke Simmons – 20:39.92
  • 18. Elijah Strode – 20:46.22
  • 19. Maxwell Nimz – 20:49.03
  • 30. Jose Torrez – 21:36.26
  • 36. Mason Dowd – 21:49.31
  • 63. Jesse Rahm – 24:34.97

Lady Goats Tie for 2nd but earn 3rd on Tie-breaker

The Girls team tied for 2nd place against Blaine but earned third on a tiebreaker. Teegan Silva crushed her last year time earning 3rd behind the defending State Champion. She went out strong and maintained third the entire race. Mireya Garibay was in a solid 4th place the majority of the race but ended up placing 6th. Ella Polley passed teammate Bella Gatzemeier in the last 50 meters to earn a spot on the podium. Emilie Barnes, who has been injured most of the season ran a gutsy race earning points for the goats.

  • 3. Teegan Silva – 20:47.97
  • 6. Mireya Gariby – 21:19.08
  • 15. Ella Polley – 22:55.03
  • 16. Bella Gatzemeyer – 23:08.70
  • __. Emilie Barnes (not recorded due to technical error)
  • 31. Elizabeth Knight – 26.18.87
  • 32. Magda Deschberger – 26.23.30

Goats Show 1st Place Dominance

The boys team showed dominance winning the invitational by 13 points over second place Bellevue Christian. Four runners earned a place on the podium. Chris Knight was shoulder to shoulder for the lead the entire race. He has been sick all week, and couldn’t hold on for the win, but place a solid 2nd. Alex Marron, Logan Lemings, and Anndrick Espana all placed. Tucker Fogelson missed the podium by two places.

  • 2. Chris Knight – 16:52.21
  • 3. Alex Marron Andrade – 18:04.84
  • 4. Logan Lemings – 18:14.94
  • 5. Anndrick Espana – 18:20.25
  • 6. Tucker Fogelson – 18:42.66
  • 7. Ivan Duenas – 20:21.54

Logan Lemings and Ella Polley earned athletes of the meet. Logan, a sophomore, showed amazing work ethic and attitude all season. He is closing in on the number two spot. Most of the course was a narrow path riddled with roots and trees on both sides. Logan found ways to continually pass athletes the last mile and a half. Ella also has shown positive leadership for our team. She kept her teammate within striking distance the whole race, passing her in the last paert of the race. As Coach Anderson said, “She showed intestinal fortitude the last half mile of the race”. Ella is always thoughtful with her racing strategy, and it paid off.

The team hosts their only home meet on Tuesday, October 1st, 3:30 p.m. at the Lake Chelan State Park. This will be senior recognition as well. The Goats travel across the mountains again next week to compete in the Twilight Invitational.

Good job to all who raced!