Wilmington’s Alex Bennett at the Monroe Invitational Monday afternoon.
Jason King | News Journal Photo
MONROE — The Wilmington High School cross country team opened its season Monday at the Monroe Invitational.
The varsity races were all set at two miles.
Max McCoy posted the best finis for the Hurricane, placing 19th in the varsity boys race.
“Out of 12 high schoolers, three ran their first cross country race,” coach Karen Heslop said. “Our of 14 middle school runners, we had 10 run the first race of their careers. This is a great starting point to the season and we are excited to watch it play out.”
SUMMARY
Aug 19, 2024
Monroe Invitational
High School Boys (109 runners)
(1) Riley Beebe (Mbrg) 11:00.1; (19) Max McCoy (Wil) 12:28.2; (39) Jacob Vance (Wil) 13:03; (60) Wyatt Mounts (Wil) 13;52.6; (81) Alexander Bennett (Wil) 15:21.2; (85) Gideon Hackney (Wil) 15:41.6; (102) Braxton Ruddle (Wil) 18:46.6
High School Girls (99 runners)
(1) Alaina Algren (Mbrg) 13:09.6; (63) Kara Ellis (Wil) 18:28.9; (68) Taelynn Rooker (Wil) 19:06.9; (72) Mia Hollingsworth (Wil) 19:21.7;
Junior High Boys (139 runners)
(1) Thomas Moran (Mason) 11:36.2; (53) Riley Dumford (Wil) 15:16; (66) Brady Roe (Wil) 15:59.2; (75) Brayden Copsey (Wil) 16:29.2; (82) Caleb Sweetman (Wil) 16:55.7; (124) Jackson Wisecup (Wil) 20:09.7
Junior High Girls (129 runners)
(1) Evelyn Reinoehl (Oak) 12:46.7; (30) Josey King (Wil) 16:06.6; (64) Isabelle Brausch (Wil) 18:24.1; (71) Natalie Connor (Wil) 18:36.8; (83) Violet Gunther (Wil) 19:33.3; (84) Hope Goins (Wil) 19:33.8; (115) Briley Hoggatt (Wil) 22:23.7
