Cameron Epp set a PR Saturday at the 5,000+ runner Nike Hole in the Wall Cross Country Invitational. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)
Helen Strelow also ran her high school best on the 5000 meter course, one of nine Wolves to hit a PR at Lakewood High School.
A sea of humanity, all clad in racing shoes.
That was what awaited the Coupeville High School cross country squad when it arrived Saturday morning at Lakewood High School.
The Nike Hole in the Wall Cross Country Invitational attracted 5,000+ runners, from multiple states and two countries, with 14 of the harriers wearing the red and black of the Wolves.
“That meet was crazy!!!!,” said first-year CHS coach Luke Samford with a laugh.
By the time the final runner had crossed the line, with multiple 5000 meter races being contested to handle the crush, nine of the 14 Coupeville athletes walked back to the bus with a PR.
Having survived the biggest field of the season, the Wolves now head down the stretch run, starting with the last regular-season meet Oct. 17 at Granite Falls.
The Wolves return to Lakewood Oct. 26 for the North Sound Conference championships, with the lure of the district and state meet beckoning from Nov. if any CHS runners hit qualifying times.
Complete Saturday results:
GIRLS:
Catherine Lhamon (204th) 22:42.5
Claire Mayne (236th) 23:02.9 *PR*
Alana Mihill (246th) 23:10.6 *PR*
Helen Strelow (298th) 23:51.9 *PR*
Cristina McGrath (348th) 26:10.7 *PR*
BOYS:
Mitchell Hall (133rd) 18:51.3 *PR*
Sam Wynn (214th) 19:26.0
Aidan Wilson (230th) 19:33.1 *PR*
Cameron Epp (302nd) 20:07.0 *PR*
Aiden Anderson (414th) 21:02.9 *PR*
Reiley Araceley (428th) 21:33.5
Alexander Wasik (446th) 22:16.9
Tate Wyman (451st) 22:43.9
Eli Kastner (454th) 24:37.1 *PR*
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