Zoe Christenson leads Warrior Harriers with 5th place finish @ State!
Wahoo Cross Country closes 2019 season with both boys & girls teams earning State qualifications
photos by Dave Privett
Warrior seniors Grant Crockett and Zoe Christenson were both crown 2019 Capitol Conference Cross Country Champions at the Oct. 9 NCC Meet in Wahoo. Both posted personal best performances, and lead their teams to the 2019 State Championships.2019 VARSITY SCHEDULE
| Date | Event | Team Results |
| September 5, 2019 | Schuyler Invite | Girls 2nd / Boys 2nd |
| September 12, 2019 | WAHOO INVITE | Girls 5th / Boys 7th |
| September 19, 2019 | Columbus Scotus Invite | Girls 5th / Boys 4th |
| September 26, 2019 | North Bend Central Invite | Girls 2nd / Boys 2nd |
| October 3, 2019 | Lincoln Lutheran Invite | Girls 2nd / Boys 1st |
| October 9, 2019 | NCC MEET (@ WAHOO) | Girls 4th / Boys 3rd |
| October 17, 2019 | Class C District Meet @ Boys Town | Girls 3rd / Boys 2nd |
| October 25, 2019 | State Meet @ Kearney Country Club | Zoe Christenson - 5th Place |
RACE RESULTS
Zoe Christenson leads Warrior Harriers with 5th place finish @ State!
Wahoo Cross Country closes 2019 season with both boys & girls teams earning State qualifications
October 25, 2019 (Class C State Cross Country Championships @ Kearney Country Club)
Girls Team - 10th Place (143 points) [98 total runners] FULL GIRLS RESULTS
Girls Team Scoring - 1) Boone Central/Newman Grove - 44 pts., 2) Milford - 57 pts., 3) Columbus Scotus - 62 pts., 4) Chadron - 66 pts., 5) Aurora - 94 pts., 6) North Bend Central - 94 pts., 7) Lincoln Christian - 100 pts., 8) Mitchell - 106 pts., 9) Fort Calhoun - 114 pts., 10) Wahoo - 143 pts., 11) Chase County - 173 pts.
Individual Medalists (Top 15)
Zoe Christenson (5TH PLACE, 20:08.5)
Other Individual Results
Markael Zeleny (69th, 22:29.9), Hannah Jorgensen (78th, 22:55.8), Megan Robinson (86th, 23:28.5), Esmeralda Perez (87th, 23:41.4), Samantha Sutton (94th, 25:42.9)
Boys Team - 7th Place (126 points) [97 total runners] FULL BOYS RESULTS
Boys Team Scoring - 1) Aurora - 43 pts., 2) Malcolm - 51 pts., 3) Sidney - 60 pts., 4) Mitchell - 73 pts., 5) Milford - 81 pts., 6) Douglas County West - 121 pts., 7) Wahoo - 126 pts., 8) Hartington - 129 pts., 9) Columbus Scotus - 135 pts., 10) O'Neill - 139 pts., 11) Broken Bow - 167 pts., 12) Boys Town - 170 pts.
Individual Medalists (Top 15)
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Other Individual Results
Grant Crockett (24th, 17:42.4), Josh Graber (25th, 17:42.8), Michael Robinson (68th, 18:49.3), Garrett Grandgenett (71st, 18:50.6), Jerstan Zeleny (79th, 19:12.1), Carson Reynolds (84th, 19:22.4)
With temperatures in the low 50’s, and relatively gentle winds, the conditions were nearly ideal for some fast times at the State Cross Country Championships held in Kearney on Friday, October 25.
The Class C girls’ race was the first of the day, and the Lady Warriors did not disappoint! Senior Zoe Christenson continued her excellence on the course, and ran an outstanding race, earning her first ever state medal with a 5th place finish, and All-State honors!
Marke Zeleny was the next to cross the finish line, setting a new personal best of 22:29, and a 69th place finish. Next in was Hannah Jorgensen running a season best performance of 22:55.8, and Megan Robinson completing the scorers, running 23:28, good enough for 86th place. Also running for the Lady Warriors were Esmeralda Perez (87th), and Samantha Sutton (94th), who both ran personal bests to finish the season. For their efforts, the girls earned a 10th place finish.
“I couldn’t be more proud of Zoe and the entire girls’ team,” commented Head Coach Karla Curran. “They worked hard, and with Zoe’s leadership ended up as one of the top 10 teams in Class C.”
The boys’ team ran an hour later, and were also led by another senior, Grant Crockett. Crockett completed his senior career with a 24th place finish and a time of 17:42.3.
Josh Graber followed close behind, and ran 17:42.8, and a 25th place finish. Michael Robinson was next in for the Warriors, running 18:49.2, and teammate Garrett Grandgenett squeaked in just behind Robinson, running 18:50.5. Senior Jerstan Zeleny (79th), and Carson Reynolds (84th) also ran for the Warriors. The boys’ team finished 7th in the team standings.
“I told the boys going in if we could finish in the top six in the team standings, we would have a good day,” replied Karla Curran. “We finished 7th, so we were very close to that goal.”
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2019 Warrior Girls & Boys Cross Country: STATE-BOUND!
Boys take runner-up, girls 3rd @ Class C Districts; Christenson, Crockett, and Graber lead Wahoo as medalists
October 17, 2019 (Class C District Meet @ Boys Town)
Girls Team - 3rd Place (60 points) [51 total runners] FULL GIRLS RESULTS
Girls Team Scoring - 1) D.C. .West - 24 pts., 2) Fort Calhoun - 51 pts., 3) Wahoo - 60 pts., 4) Auburn - 76 pts., 5) Conestoga - 87 pts., 6) Falls City - 94 pts., 7) Ashland-Greenwood - 95 pts., 8) Boys Town - 118 pts., 9) Arlington - 120 pts.
Individual Medalists (Top 15)
Zoe Christenson (RUNNER UP, 20.16.78)
Other Individual Results
Markael Zeleny (19th, 22:44.41), Megan Robinson (22nd, 22:47.85), Hannah Jorgensen (25th, 23:32.42), Esmeralda Perez (30th, 24:08.49), Samantha Sutton (40th, 26:29.30)
Boys Team - 2nd Place (56 points) [64 total runners] FULL BOYS RESULTS
Boys Team Scoring - 1) D.C. West - 43 pts., 2) Wahoo - 56 pts., 3) Boys Town - 60 pts., 4) Arlington - 68 pts., 5) Fort Calhoun - 83, 6) Auburn - 101 pts., 7) Conestoga - 114 pts., 8) Omaha Concordia - 114 pts., 9) Falls City - 151 pts., 10) Ashland-Greenwood - 163 pts., 11) Syracuse - 200 pts.
Individual Medalists (Top 15)
Grant Crockett (3rd, 17:32.16), Josh Graber (8th, 18:00.92)
Other Individual Results
Michael Robinson (20th, 18:38.78), Carson Reynolds (25th, 18:41.43), Jerstan Zeleny (28th, 19:03.64), Garrett Grandgenett (29th, 19:08.43)
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MEDIA COVERAGE
Warrior teams headed to state meet (by Jason Unger, Wahoo Newspaper, 10/23/2019)
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It has been four long years since both Wahoo Cross Country squads have made it to the State Meet in Kearney, but on Thursday, October 17, the drought ended!
Both teams qualified for the State Meet to be held in Kearney this Friday, October 25. The C-1 District meet was hosted by Boys Town, and the girls took the third and final qualifying spot, while the gentlemen grabbed the runner-up position, finishing behind only D.C. West.
The girls were once again led by senior Zoe Christenson, who claimed the second place medal with a time of 20:16. Next in for the Warriors were freshmen Marke Zeleny and Megan Robinson, who both ran well, finishing 19th and 22 respectively. Hannah Jorgensen closed out the Wahoo scorers with a time of 23:32, and a 25th place finish. Esmeralda Perez 30th and Samantha Sutton 40th completed the Warrior team.
The boys were led by another senior, Grant Crockett, who placed third with a time of 17:32. Josh Graber was next in for the Warriors, finishing 8th, and just cracking the 18 minute barrier. Sophomores Michael Robinson (20th) and Carson Reynolds (26th) ran extremely well, and helped propel the team to its runner-up position. Jerstan Zeleny and Garrett Grandgenett finalized the Wahoo team, squeaking into the top thirty in 28th and 29th, respectively.
“I can’t say enough about how hard these kids fought today to make it to the State Meet,” commented Coach Karla Curran. “They knew going in who they had to beat, and they went out there and did it! I couldn’t be more proud!”
The Wahoo Harriers will compete at State this Friday. The girls’ race is set for 12:00 p.m., while the boys will race at 1:00 p.m.
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Zoe Christenson & Grant Crockett: 2019 Capitol Conference XC Champions!
Both seniors post personal best performances at Oct. 9 NCC Meet in Wahoo
October 9, 2019 (Capitol Conference Meet @ Wahoo)
Girls Team - 4th Place (48 points) [34 total runners] FULL GIRLS RESULTS
Girls Team Scoring - 1) D.C. West - 24 pts., 2) Platteview - 27 pts., 3) Fort Calhoun - 41 pts., 4) Wahoo - 48 pts., 5) Ashland-Greenwood - 89 pts., 6) Arlington - 91 pts.
Individual Medalists (Top 15)
Zoe Christenson (CHAMPION, 20.06), Megan Robinson (13th, 22:25)
Other Individual Results
Marke Zeleny (17th, 22:31), Hannah Jorgensen (21st, 23:03), Esmeralda Perez (27th, 24:28), Samantha Sutton (32nd, 26:18)
Boys Team - 3rd Place (46 points) [44 total runners] FULL BOYS RESULTS
Boys Team Scoring - 1) D.C. West - 26 pts., 2) Arlington - 30 pts., 3) Wahoo - 46 pts., 4) Fort Calhoun - 64 pts., 5) Platteview - 71 pts., 6) Ashland-Greenwood - 95 pts., 7) Syracuse - 124 pts.
Individual Medalists (Top 15)
Grant Crockett (CHAMPION, 17:11), Garrett Grandgenett (13th, 18:28), Michael Robinson (15th, 18:36)
Other Individual Results
Carson Reynolds (18th, 18:51), Jerstan Zeleny (27th, 19:34), Josh Graber (44th, 25:57)
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MEDIA COVERAGE
Crockett, Christenson claim conference titles (by Jason Unger, Wahoo Newspaper, 10/16/2019)
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It was a day of personal bests and new course records as seniors Zoe Christenson and Grant Crockett took to the course on Wednesday, October 9, for the Capitol Conference Cross Country Meet hosted by Wahoo High School.
The meet was moved up a day due to impending bad weather; however, that didn’t seem to rattle Christenson, as she ran a personal best time of 20:06, outdistancing her competitors by sixteen seconds, and setting a new course record in the process.
Next across the line for the Lady Warriors were freshman Megan Robinson (13th) and Marke Zeleny (17th), who both had record setting days of 22:25, and 22:31, respectively. Hannah Jorgensen (21st), Esmeralda Perez (27th), and Samantha Sutton (32nd) also ran for the Warriors. The girls’ team finished in fourth place.
“It was definitely a good day for most of our girls,” commented Coach Karla Curran, “and Zoe continues to impress with another outstanding performance.”
The boys’ team was up next, and once again, Crockett led the way. In a hard-fought battle for most of the race, Crockett pulled away for the win, with a personal best time of 17:11.
Freshman Garrett Grandgenett ran an outstanding race running 18:28, improving his best time by 32 seconds. Following close behind were Michael Robinson in 18:36, and Carson Reynolds in 18:51. Completing the varsity squad were Jerstan Zeleny (27th) and Josh Graber (44th). The Wahoo Harriers placed third in the team standings.
“Grant ran a very smart race today, and beat some very strong runners,” stated Curran “We will need all of our boys to run at their best, if we want to have a chance at qualifying for State next week.”
The Warriors will compete at the C-1 District meet at Boys Town on Thursday, October 17. The girls will take off at 4:00 p.m., followed by the boys at 4:45 p.m.
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Christenson & Crockett continue incredible season with championships @ Lincoln Lutheran
Boys capture team title, girls take runners-up; Wahoo hosts Conference Meet on Thursday, Oct. 10
October 3, 2019 (Lincoln Lutheran Invitational)
Girls Team - 2nd Place (37 points) [44 total runners] FULL GIRLS RESULTS
Girls Team Scoring - 1) Lincoln Christian - 27 pts., 2) Wahoo - 37 pts., 3) Louisville - 38 pts., 4) Cornerstone Christian - 65 pts., 5) Lincoln Lutheran - 70 pts., 6) East Butler - 83 pts.
Individual Medalists (Top 15)
Zoe Christenson (CHAMPION, 21.12), Hannah Jorgensen (14th, 23:37), Marke Zeleny (15th, 23:40)
Other Individual Results
Megan Robinson (16th, 23:57), Esmeralda Perez (26th, 25:22), KaDee Johnson (31st, 26:40), Samantha Sutton (32nd, 27:12), Grace Darling (35th, 27:51)
Boys Team - CHAMPIONS (26 points) [90 total runners] FULL BOYS RESULTS
Boys Team Scoring - 1) Wahoo - 26 pts., 2) Lincoln Christian - 53 pts., 3) Cornerstone Christian - 60 pts., 4) Lincoln Lutheran - 73 pts., 5) Omaha Concordia - 82 pts., 6) Archbishop Bergan - 105 pts., 7) Yutan - 112 pts., 8) Louisville - 131 pts., 9) East Butler - 132 pts.
Individual Medalists (Top 15)
Grant Crockett (CHAMPION, 17:58), Josh Graber (3rd, 18:36), Michael Robinson (10th, 19:13), Carson Reynolds (12th, 19:17), Garrett Grandgenett (15th, 19:32)
Other Individual Results
Trenton Erdmann-Hughes (16th, 19:36), Ethan Havlovic (25th, 20:23), Luke Polacek (29th, 20:28), Eli Brabec (33rd, 20:50), Jerstan Zeleny (39th, 21:14), Sam Biggerstaff (46th, 21:28), Logan Scott (47th, 21:29), Ryan Johnson (54th, 21:39), Jack Mortenson (64th, 22:06), Garritt Kavan (68th, 22:38), Caden Tingelhoff (75th, 23:20)
With temperatures in the 60’s, the weather was perfect for some outstanding performances on Thursday as the Warriors headed into the Lincoln Lutheran XC Invite at Pioneers Park. The Wahoo Harriers did not disappoint!
The girls began the day on a positive note, when senior Zoe Christenson, once again, came away with the championship. Zoe outdistanced her competition by nearly a minute, finishing in 21:12. She took the lead from the start, and never looked back.
Hannah Jorgensen was the next Warrior to finish, running 23:37, good enough for a 14th place finish. Marke Zeleny also medaled for her team in a time of 23:40, and a 15th place finish. Megan Robinson was close behind, finishing just out of medal contention in 16th place.
Other Warriors to compete on the varsity squad were Esmeralda Perez and KaDee Johnson, who finished 26th and 31st, respectively.
For their efforts, the girls’ squad finished in second place.
“I am happy with the way the girls competed today,” commented Coach Karla Curran, “they worked hard the entire race.”
Next up for the day was the boys’ squad. Senior Grant Crockett led the way, snatching the top spot with a time of 17:58. Josh Graber was next to cross for the Warriors, running 18:36 for third. Michael Robinson (10th) and Carson Reynolds (12th) completed the Warrior scorers, and freshman Garrett Grandgenett squeaked into medal contention with his 15th place finish and a time of 19:32.
Trenton Erdmann-Hughes just missed out on a medal, finishing in 16th place with a time of 19:36. For their efforts, the boys came away with the team title!
“It was great to see five of our varsity boys earn a medal today,” Curran stated. “All of their hard work is beginning to pay off.”
The Warriors will host the 2019 Capitol Conference Meet this Thursday, October 10. The girls’ race will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by the boys at 5:10 p.m.
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Christenson & Crockett take individual championships @ North Bend Invite!
Both teams finish runners-up; Next Meet: Oct. 3 @ Lincoln Lutheran Invite
September 26, 2019 (North Bend Central Invitational, "Large School" Division)
Girls Team - 2nd Place (45 points) [35 total runners] FULL GIRLS RESULTS
Girls Team Scoring - 1) North Bend Central - 28 pts., 2) Wahoo - 45 pts., 3) Bishop Neumann - 56 pts., 4) Ashland-Greenwood - 65 pts., 5) Schuyler Central - 69 pts., 6) Logan View - 69 pts.
Individual Medalists (Top 15)
Zoe Christenson (CHAMPION, 20:30), Megan Robinson (13th, 23:25), Hannah Jorgensen (14th, 23:28)
Other Individual Results
Esmeralda Perez (18th, 24:34), Samantha Sutton (27th, 26:15), Grace Darling (29th, 26:19)
Boys Team - 2nd Place (24 points) [40 total runners] FULL BOYS RESULTS
Boys Team Scoring - 1) Schuyler - 21 pts., 2) Wahoo - 24 pts., 3) Logan View - 55 pts., 4) Roncalli/Brownell Talbot - 66 pts., 5) Ashland-Greenwood - 86 pts., 6) Bishop Neumann - 99 pts., 7) North Bend Central - 119 pts.
Individual Medalists (Top 15)
Grant Crockett (CHAMPION, 17:34), Josh Graber (RUNNER-UP, 17:57), Jerstan Zeleny (10th, 18:42), Michael Robinson (11th, 18:47)
Other Individual Results
Garrett Grandgenett (16th, 19:00), Carson Reynolds (17th, 19:03)
At the Sept. 26 North Bend Central Invite, Megan Robinson finished 13th (23:25), and Josh Graber took the runner-up position (17:57)!
Cooler temps equaled faster times as the Wahoo Harriers took to the course at the North Bend Country Club on Thursday, September 26. Thirteen new personal bests were made as the athletes took advantage of some great weather and extraordinary competition.
Zoe Christenson continued to impress as she took control of the race about midway through, winning with a time of 20:30 for the 5k race.
“Zoe ran a smart race. She was patient, and sat back, waiting for the right time to make her move,” commented Coach Karla Curran. “When she decided to go, she never looked back.”
Megan Robinson also ran well for the Warriors, finishing with a new personal best of 23:25, and a 13th place finish. Hannah Jorgensen was the final girl to medal, placing 14th in the large school division, with a time of 23:28. Esmeralda Perez, Samantha Sutton, and Grace Darling rounded out the Warrior squad, with Sutton setting her own personal record of 26:15. For their efforts, the girls finished in 2nd place in the large school division.
For the boys’ squad, Grant Crockett once again led the way for the Warriors. Crockett placed first in the large school division, crossing the finish line in 17:34.
Sophomore Josh Graber ran an outstanding race, completing the course in 17:57 for a second place finish, and a new personal best. Jerstan Zeleny, Michael Robinson, Garrett Grandgenett, and Carson Reynolds wrapped up the varsity squad, with Zeleny and Robinson finishing 11th and 12th, respectively.
“The boys are beginning to round into shape,” said Curran. “We only had 21 seconds between our third through sixth boys. Now they just need to close the gap between them and Graber.”
Next up for the Warriors is the Lincoln Lutheran Cross Country Invite on Thursday, October 3, where they will compete at Pioneers Park. The girls are set to take off at 4:30 p.m., with the boys to follow at 5:00.
Warrior Harriers Jerstan Zeleny and KaDee Johnson at the Sept. 26 North Bend Central Invite.
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Zoe Christenson: 2019 Columbus Scotus XC Invitational CHAMPION!
Grant Crockett leads boys with 5th place finish; Next Meet: Sept. 26 North Bend Central Invite
September 19, 2019 (Columbus Scotus Invitational)
Warrior senior Zoe Christenson took the individual championship at the Sept. 19 Columbus Scotus Invitational, with a time of 21:12.
Girls Team - 5th Place (87 points) [83 total runners] FULL GIRLS RESULTS
Girls Team Scoring - 1) Boone Central/Newman Grove - 33 pts., 2) Scotus Central Catholic - 35 pts., 3) Minden - 66 pts., 4) Wayne - 75 pts., 5) Wahoo - 87 pts., 6) Norfolk Catholic - 104 pts., 7) Logan View - 121 pts., 8) West Point/Beemer - 141 pts., 9) Columbus Lakeview - 149 pts., 10) Wisner-Pilger - 184 pts., 11) David City - 203 pts.
Individual Medalists (Top 15)
Zoe Christenson (CHAMPION, 21:12)
Other Individual Results
Megan Robinson (22nd, 24:30), Esmeralda Perez (38th, 26:16), Samantha Sutton (49th, 28:12), Hannah Jorgensen (52nd, 28:32), Grace Darling (56th, 28:58), KaDee Johnson (59th, 29:17)
Boys Team - 4th Place (60 points) [130 total runners] FULL BOYS RESULTS
Boys Team Scoring - 1) Minden - 40 pts., 2) David City Aquinas - 41 pts., 3) Scotus Central Catholic - 56 pts., 4) Wahoo - 60 pts., 5) Logan View - 94 pts., 6) Norfolk Catholic - 100 pts., 7) Boone Central/Newman Grove - 109 pts., 8) Wisner-Pilger - 111 pts., 9) West Point-Beemer - 141 pts., 10) Wayne - 163 pts., 11) Columbus Lakeview - 175 pts., 12) David City - 237 pts.
Individual Medalists (Top 15)
Grant Crockett (5th, 18:10)
Other Individual Results
Carson Reynolds (16th, 18:58), Michael Robinson (19th, 19:09), Garrett Grandgenett (20th, 19:20), Ethan Havlovic (36th, 20:07), Trenton Erdmann-Hughes (37th, 20:08), Eli Brabec (48th, 20:43), Luke Polacek (50th, 20:49), Jack Mortensen (66th, 21:44), Logan Scott (68th, 21:49), Garritt Kavan (94th, 24:03), Caden Tingelhoff (109th, 25:31), Vanis Davidson (127th, 30:51)
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Zoe Christenson captures runner-up & Grant Crockett takes 3rd @ Wahoo Invite!
September 12, 2019 (Wahoo Invitational)
Girls Team - 5th Place (93 points) [52 total runners] FULL GIRLS RESULTS
Girls Team Scoring - 1) Blair - 34 pts., 2) Scotus Central Catholic - 40 pts., 3) Ralston - 60 pts., 4) Plattsmouth - 72 pts., 5) Wahoo - 93 pts., 6) Bishop Neumann - 98 pts., 7) Ashland-Greenwood - 109 pts., 8) Schuyler - 123 pts., 9) Boys Town - 154 pts., 10) Columbus Lakeview - 154 pts.
Individual Medalists (Top 15)
Zoe Christenson (RUNNER-UP, 20:30)
Other Individual Results
Hannah Jorgensen (27th, 23:43), Esmeralda Perez (32nd, 24:11), Megan Robinson (36th, 25:32), Grace Darling (41st, 26:04), Samantha Sutton (43rd, 26:17)
Boys Team - 7th Place (110 points) [74 total runners] FULL BOYS RESULTS
Boys Team Scoring - 1) Mount Michael - 29 pts., 2) Blair - 43 pts., 3) Plattsmouth - 53 pts., 4) Ralston - 73 pts., 5) Scotus Central Catholic - 89 pts., 6) Boys Town - 97 pts., 7) Wahoo - 110 pts., 8) Schuyler - 112 pts., 9) Roncalli/Brownell Talbot - 163 pts., 10) Columbus Lakeview - 192 pts., 11) Ashland-Greenwood - 206 pts., 12) Bishop Neumann - 209 pts., 13) Raymond Central - 232 pts.
Individual Medalists (Top 15)
Grant Crockett (3rd, 17:19)
Other Individual Results
Jerstan Zeleny (28th, 18:39), Garrett Grandgenett (38th, 19:03), Trenton Erdmann-Hughes (41st, 19:09), Josh Graber (42nd, 19:16), Ethan Havlovic (50th, 20:01)
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MEDIA COVERAGE
Christenson, Crockett pace Warriors (by Jason Unger, Wahoo Newspaper, 09/18/2019)
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Girls & Boys both take runner-up @ Schuyler Invite; Christenson & Crockett capture individual championships!
September 5, 2019 (Schuyler Invitational)
Warrior seniors Zoe Christenson and Grant Crockett each took the individual championship at the season-opening Schuyler Cross Country Invite on Sept. 5! (photos courtesy John Minnick)
Girls Team - 2nd Place (41 points) [46 total runners] FULL GIRLS RESULTS
Girls Team Scoring - 1) North Bend - 23 pts., 2) Wahoo - 41 pts., 3) Logan View - 54 pts., 4) Palmer - 66 pts., 5) Schuyler - 69 pts., 6) Columbus Lakeview - 78 pts., 7) David City - 132 pts.
Individual Medalists (Top 15)
Zoe Christenson (CHAMPION, 21:33), Hannah Jorgensen (9th, 24:41), Megan Robinson (15th, 25:17)
Other Individual Results
Esmeralda Perez (21st, 27:06), Samantha Sutton (25th, 28:21), Grace Darling (26th, 28:28), KaDee Johnson (35th, 30:50)
Boys Team - 2nd Place (29 points) [73 total runners] FULL BOYS RESULTS
Boys Team Scoring - 1) Logan View - 27 pts., 2) Wahoo - 29 pts., 3) Schuyler - 40 pts., 4) Columbus Lakeview - 63 pts., 5) Centennial - 89 pts., 6) Palmer - 105 pts., 7) North Bend - 125 pts., 8) David City - 128 pts.
Individual Medalists (Top 15)
Grant Crockett (CHAMPION, 18:29), Josh Graber (3rd, 19:20), Trenton Erdmann-Hughes (12th, 20:11), Jerstan Zeleny (13th, 20:12)
Other Individual Results
Ethan Havlovic (17th, 20:36), Garrett Grandgenett (18th, 20:36), Luke Polacek (25th, 21:56), Jack Mortensen (32nd, 22:22), Ryan Johnson (40th, 23:44), Eli Brabec (47th, 24:55), Logan Scott (49th, 25:11), Caden Tingelhoff (61st, 28:10), Vanis Davidson (71st, 32:26)
Warrior Harriers Trenton Erdmann-Hughes (12th place) and Hannah Jorgensen (9th place) at the Sept. 5 Schuyler Invite.
Hot and humid were two words that best described the racing conditions as the Wahoo Harriers opened their 2019 racing season. In spite of the less than favorable conditions, both teams performed remarkably well.
The gentlemen began the day with a second place team finish, and an overall champion in senior Grant Crockett. Crockett won the race easily, outdistancing the rest of the field by thirty-two seconds.
“Grant had a great day! He ran smart, and simply cruised to a victory,” commented Head Coach Karla Curran. “Next week he will definitely be challenged at our home invitational.”
Josh Graber, Trenton Erdmann-Hughes, and Jerstan Zeleny also placed for the Warriors, and the two freshmen, Ethan Havlovic and Garrett Grandgenett, finished just out of medal contention.
“For our first meet, I thought the boys ran pretty well. We definitely will need to close the gap between our second and third runners, if we want to be successful in the big meets,” replied Curran.
As for the girls’ squad, they, too, placed second in the overall team standings. Senior Zoe Christenson emerged as the overall champion, after a tough battle from start to finish in the girls 5000-meter race.
“It was a battle from the start, but Zoe just hung in there and out-kicked the Schuyler girl for the win. I couldn’t be more proud of this young lady!” Curran commented. “She has worked very hard this summer, and her hard work is paying off!”
Two other Warriors, Hannah Jorgensen and Megan Robinson, also placed for the girls’ team, running 9th and 15th, respectively. Freshmen Esmeralda Perez, Samantha Sutton, and Grace Darling rounded out the varsity squad, with two finishing in the top 25.
“We definitely have some work to do on the girls’ side, but it is early, and I am confident that these girls can get it done,” added Curran.
Next up for the Warriors is their own home invitational on Thursday, September 12. The first race is set to begin at 4:00 p.m.
2019 Warrior Cross Country, back row (from left): Logan Scott, Michael Robinson, Jerstan Zeleny, Garrett Grangenett, Vanis Davidson, Eli Brabec, Grant Crockett, Trenton Hughes. Middle row: Coach Weston Sieck, Josh Graber, Jordan Broome, Ethan Havlovic, Sam Biggerstaff, Ryan Johnson, Jack Mortensen, Luke Polacek, Carson Reynolds, Garritt Kavan, Coach Karla Curran, Jessica Snelling. Front row: Elizabeth Sellke, Coach Rose Sutton, Samantha Sutton, Megan Robinson, Esmeralda Perez, Grace Darling, KaDee Johnson, Markael Zeleny, Hannah Jorgensen, Makenzie Nosky. (photo courtesy "Photo Joe" Vculek)
Congratulations 2019 Warrior Cross Country Seniors (from left): Grant Crockett, Vanis Davidson, Jerstan Zeleny, Zoe Christenson, Trenton Erdmann-Hughes, and Eli Brabec! (photo courtesy "Photo Joe" Vculek)