Three X-C Runners Qualify for State

COLFAX - The Cardinal Cross Country team traveled to Colfax for the D9/D7 1B/2B Regional Championship meet on Fri. Oct. 28 where harriers Emily Adams, Landon Callas, and Skylar Wood all qualified for the State meet.

Adams took second place out of 55 runners and set another school record in the girl’s race with a personal best time of 18:56.56. Adams was 16 seconds behind first place runner Madison Ward of St. George’s.

“Emily ran solid and smart, pacing herself with Madison to achieve her goal of finishing the course in under 19 minutes. She is a strong runner and pushed herself throughout the race, finishing with her famous hard kick. She is ready for State and excited to compete and represent Waitsburg this weekend,” said Coach Ann Adams.

On the boy’s side, Landon Callas completed the course with a personal best of 17:10.36 to take eighth place on a field of 93 runners.

“It felt good to run today. I am ready for State!” said Callas following the race.

Skylar Wood placed 24th to qualify for State with a time of 17:56.09.

“He kept his eye on his goal, running smart and strong and punching himself a ticket to State. Skylar set the goal of making it to State and wanted to run under 18 minutes on Friday. He succeeded in fulfilling both goals,” said Coach Adams.

Daltin Lamber ran the course with a personal best of 18:23.73 and missed qualifying for state by just two places, finishing 37th. Team members Joe Leamy, Tom House and TJ Morrison all finished the course with personal best times.

“These kids have been great to coach and are a great bunch of kids. They try hard and it has paid off this year. Last year only two made it to State and this year Waitsburg is being represented by three. As a coach I am very proud,” Adams said.

The WIAA State Cross Country meet will be held Sat., Nov 5 at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. Adams will run at 10 a.m. and the boy’s race will start at 11:30 a.m.