Six Tigers qualify for WIAA State XC Championship race
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Ephrata’s Savannah Harper (156), Rebecca Wiser (161) and Hannah Malone stay close through the early miles of the CWAC District Championships in Yakima. The trio each placed in the top 14 to earn spots in the WIAA 2A State meet. Photos by Sally Kaatz
YAKIMA — The Ephrata Tigers will send six runners to the WIAA State Championships after strong performances at the CWAC District meet Saturday Nov. 8.
Caleb Fitts (132) and Niko Diaz (130) sprint to the finish at the CWAC District Championships in Yakima. Both runners set personal records and placed in the top 10 to qualify for the WIAA 2A State Cross Country Meet.
The Ephrata boys finished third as a team, just missing a state team berth but advancing three individuals. Sophomore Caleb Fitts continued his breakout season with another personal-best time of 16 minutes, 6.63 seconds to place seventh overall. Niko Diaz was a stride behind in eighth (16:07.50), also a PR, and Maddax Iverson claimed the final state-qualifying spot in 14th (16:24.91).
Ellensburg’s Mystic Hammond won the boys race in 15:23.40, leading the Bulldogs to the team title with 26 points, followed by Selah (66) and Ephrata (78). Other Tigers in the top 40 were Cooper Black (24th, 17:18.14), Cale Fronsman (25th, 17:21.71, season best), Louden Leenhouts (27th, 17:24.41, PR) and Mitchell Johnson (35th, 17:46.57).
The Ephrata girls also placed third, and qualified three runners for state. Savannah Harper led the way in seventh (19:21.94), followed by Hannah Malone in eighth (19:31.17) and Rebecca Wiser in 11th (19:56.67). Grace Beachy of Ellensburg won the girls race in 18:03.56, helping the Bulldogs capture the CWAC title with 27 points.
Other Tiger finishers included Annabelle Adams (29th, 21:55.31, PR), Sunnie Neff (35th, 22:36.99, PR), Paisley Ribble (49th, 25:27.56, season best) and Jillian Bair (50th, 25:30.93, PR).
The WIAA 2A State Championships will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. The girls Class 2A race starts at 10:30 a.m., followed by the boys at 12:30 p.m.
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Six Tigers qualify for WIAA State XC Championship race
YAKIMA — The Ephrata Tigers will send six runners to the WIAA State Championships after strong performances at the CWAC District meet Saturday Nov. 8.
The Ephrata boys finished third as a team, just missing a state team berth but advancing three individuals. Sophomore Caleb Fitts continued his breakout season with another personal-best time of 16 minutes, 6.63 seconds to place seventh overall. Niko Diaz was a stride behind in eighth (16:07.50), also a PR, and Maddax Iverson claimed the final state-qualifying spot in 14th (16:24.91).
Ellensburg’s Mystic Hammond won the boys race in 15:23.40, leading the Bulldogs to the team title with 26 points, followed by Selah (66) and Ephrata (78). Other Tigers in the top 40 were Cooper Black (24th, 17:18.14), Cale Fronsman (25th, 17:21.71, season best), Louden Leenhouts (27th, 17:24.41, PR) and Mitchell Johnson (35th, 17:46.57).
The Ephrata girls also placed third, and qualified three runners for state. Savannah Harper led the way in seventh (19:21.94), followed by Hannah Malone in eighth (19:31.17) and Rebecca Wiser in 11th (19:56.67). Grace Beachy of Ellensburg won the girls race in 18:03.56, helping the Bulldogs capture the CWAC title with 27 points.
Other Tiger finishers included Annabelle Adams (29th, 21:55.31, PR), Sunnie Neff (35th, 22:36.99, PR), Paisley Ribble (49th, 25:27.56, season best) and Jillian Bair (50th, 25:30.93, PR).
The WIAA 2A State Championships will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. The girls Class 2A race starts at 10:30 a.m., followed by the boys at 12:30 p.m.