IMS CC Boys Take 1st Place

The IMS boys cross country team took first place in the eight team field at the Lake Darling Classic October 15. The young men in maroon outdistanced second place Lone Tree by 33 points. Bill Spencer and Truman Shetler were the first two finishers on the 4500 meter course. “We had six finishers in the top 20. Nearly everyone had a good race. The usual course was muddy so the race was held on the park road. It was not your usual cross country race but it was good to get another race in one week before districts. Another difference tonight was the absence of a JV race. All high school boys ran in the same race.” The team will attempt to qualify for the state meet at the 1A district held near Wapello Thursday, October 22. The meet begins at 4 p.m.
IMS boys individual stats: Bill Spencer, 1st, 14:27; Truman Shetler, 2nd, 14:59; Seth Miller, 15th, 16:23; Drew Powell, 16th, 16:26; Ben Wyse, 17th, 16:37; Kyle Miller, 19th, 16:40; Malachi Bontrager, 28th, 17:23; Cody Miller, 29th, 17:24; Jesse Shetler, 31st, 17:27; Ben Libby, 45th, 19:08; Jake Schaver, 46th, 19:09; Nicolas Yoder, 51st, 19:44; Landon Slabaugh, 56th, 20:02.
Team Scores: 1) IMS 51; 2) Lone Tree 84; 3) Wapello 89; 4) Keota 99; 5) Winfield-Mt. Union 120; 6) Pekin 145; 7) Van Buren 207; Sigourney 274.
The Iowa Mennonite girls cross country team placed fourth out of six full teams at the Lake Darling Classic missing the third place trophy by one point. The times were fast on the 3700 meter asphalt course. Elana Gingerich had a strong race moving up through the field to finish in fifth place. Madeline Miller was not far behind in tenth place. “Our girls ran well tonight. They each have improved throughout the season, especially our back of the pack runners.” Ella Feldman of Lone Tree was the individual titlist.
The girls cross country team compete in the 1A regional meet hosted by Wapello next Thursday, October 22. The top three teams and ten individuals qualify to advance to the state meet held in Fort Dodge October 31. Come show your support for your favorite runners.
IMS girls individual stats: Elana Gingerich, 5th, 15:36; Madeline Miller, 10th, 15:59; Mallory Martens, 25th, 17:20; Linnea Slabaugh, 36th, 18:13; Marija Topalovic, 58th, 22:26; Julie Kim, 59th, 23:31.
Team scores: 1) Lone Tree 48; 2) Pekin 62; 3) Van Buren 133; 4) Iowa Mennonite 134; 5) Twin Cedars 176; 6) Wapello 204.