Harriers fare well at State

With only one runner having state meet experience, the young Harrier team performed well at the 52nd Annual All-Class State Cross-Country Meet in Great Falls on October 24.

For the men, Freshman Tyrese Messerly placed 89th with a time of 20.40, and Sophomore Jasper Doney placed 127th with a time of 23.42. A total of 143 young men completed the race.

For the women, returning letterman, Junior Shawnee Killeagle placed 63rd with a time of 27.29, Freshman Bella Lawless placed 67th with a time of 27.43, Junior Karly Santillan placed 73rd with a time of 29.14 (personal best), and Sophomore Donna Dale placed 84th with a time of 33.40 (personal best). A total of 87 young women completed the race. As the Harriers placed 4 runners on the field they were able to garner a team score of 203.

Coaches Anderson, Bloomer, and Warren from both schools expressed great satisfaction with the placings of their athletes and commended the runners for their hard work this season. With no seniors on board, the Harriers are looking forward to a strong 2016 season.