Wildcats Cross Country Does Well Against Keystone And Moniteau On Wildcats’ Senior Day

on 4 October, 2024 at 16:49

Above photo Courtesy of Brinley Kiskadden-BK Media: Varsity runners set to start

The Central Clarion Wildcats Cross Country Team had a very good meet against the visiting Keystone Panthers and Moniteau Warriors, at the the Clarion-Limestone course on Wednesday (October 2nd), Senior Day for the Wildcats.

The Varsity Boys downed Keystone 15-48 and Moniteau 16-45, while sweeping the first four places.

Hayden Weber led the Wildcats with a first place time of 17:15. Jonas Wilshire was just behind Weber turning in a 17:20, good for second place and Drake Edmonds was just two seconds behind Wilshire with a third place time of 17:22.

Logan Powell was fourth in 17:33. Josh Turner had an 18:40 for sixth. AJ Mecusker ran an 18:47 for seventh place and Paul Craig finished twelfth in 19:57.

**Photo courtesy of Brinley Kiskadden-BK Media: Hayden Weber just about to break the tape**

The Varsity Girls defeated Moniteau 19-39 and Keystone 15-70.

Central Clarion had a 1-2-3 finish, with Eliza Datko taking first with a 20:33, Reese Jackson was next with a 21:44 and Adisen Jackson taking the third spot, also with a 21:44 clocking.

**Photo by Brynlee Kiskadden-BK Media: Elisa Datko, Varsity Girls winner**

Livia McGinley was sixth, recording a 22:42. Olivia Radaker finished seventh in 24:29 and Dana Coulson crossed the finish line in 24:37 to take eighth place.

The Junior High Boys won their race with Moniteau 24-35. Keystone didn’t compete in this contest, but A-C Valley and Union each had a runner in the race.

Wildcats Griffin Edmonds and Jackson Baker finished first and second respectively, with each turning in a time of 10:52.

Central Clarion also took the six through ten spots. Noah Frederick ran a 12:12 to finish sixth. Blaise Fleisher was seventh with a time of 12:40. Liam Moore took eighth with a 12:44. Tanner Love was ninth at 13:25, just ahead of Joe Lambing’s tenth place finish of 13:26.

Neither the Panthers nor the Warriors had enough runners to register a team score in the Junior High Girls race.

The Wildcats had the top seven times.

Hanna Love was first in 12:16, just four seconds ahead of Bryn Anderson’s second place time of 12:20. Tenley Kiskadden was third, with a time of 13:04. Lauren Emings ran a 13:11 for fourth.

In fifth place was Mya Coradi, with a 13:16. Brylie Glenn finished sixth, being clocked at 13:17 and Samatha Lewis crossed the finish line in 14:18 for seventh.

The Wildcats are scheduled to compete in the Ridgway Invitational tomorrow (Saturday, October 5th).

(Great job, Wildcats and congratulations to Central Clarion Seniors, Olivia Radaker, Logan Lutz, Riley Rinker, Logan Powell, and Logan Meier!!!! Thanks to Brinley Kiskadden-BK Media for her photos!!)