MHS - Cross Country / September 29, 2022 By Kasey McDowell
The Mulvane Middle School Cross Country teams traveled to Wellington on Tuesday, September 27th for the 5th meet of the season. The 8th-grade boys stole the show, grabbed first place as a team, and medaled 3 runners. Ethan Hankins took the top spot in the 2-mile run with a time of 12:49.58 and Cole Zimmerman was right behind with a 12:56.27 for the 2nd place finish. Kyle Caruthers medaled in 20th place with a time of 14:43.84.
The 8th-grade girls finished in 6th place as a team, but all four girls medaled in the 2-mile run. Isabella Landwehr finished in 14th place with a time of 17:31.52, and Abby Dewett was close behind in 16th place with a time of 17:44.08. Maci Pfannenstiel finished in 19th place with a time of 19:44.90 and Anica Bearg finished in 20th place with a time of 19:50.55.
The 7th-grade girls finished in 4th place as a team and had three medalists. Kaitlyn Paul finished in 9th place with a time of 7:14.37 in the 1-mile run. Peyton Bartel finished in 10th place with a time of 7:24.62, and Penelope Abrams finished in 19th place with a time of 8:00.96.
The 7th-grade boys finished in 6th place as a team and had two medalists. Wyatt Ryherd grabbed 4th place with a time of 6:07.37 in the 1-mile run and Colby Billingslea finished in 16th place with a time of 6:34.27.
8th Girls 2.0 Mile Run (6th place)
14. Isabella Landwehr – 17:31.52 **
16. Abby Dewitt – 17:44.08 **
19. Maci Pfannenstiel – 19:44.90 **
20. Anica Baerg – 19:50.55 **
8th Boys 2.0 Mile Run (1st place)
1. Ethan Hankins – 12:49.58 **
2. Cole Zimmerman – 12:56.27 **
20. Kyle Caruthers – 14:43.84 **
28. Brody Chavez – 15:25.34
36. Anthony Jelinek – 16:29.74
47. Kristopher Paul – 17:48.43
56. Jace Lyden – 21:18.49
7th Girls 1.0 Mile Run (4th place)
9. Kaitlyn Paul – 7:14.37 **
10. Peyton Bartel – 7:24.62 **
19. Penelope Abrams – 8:00.96 **
32. Gloria Westhoff – 8:43.02
35. Kamryn Smith – 9:03.52
7th Boys 1.0 Mile Run (6th place)
4. Wyatt Ryherd – 6:07.37 **
16. Colby Billingslea – 6:34.27 **
39. Luke Schmulbach – 8:20.24
40. Benjamin Brown – 8:20.96
** Medalists (Top 20)
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The Wildcats will host the next meet this Tuesday, October 4th at the Mulvane High School, starting at 4:00 PM.
