By: Charles Steffen - CCS Journalism
The Crofton girls cross country varsity team with a first-place finish, and one Warrior runner in 6th overall, qualified for state at the district meet in Norfolk on Thursday, October 16.
The champion for the girls was freshman Avery Arens with a time of 17:53. In 4th place was sophomore Cecilia Wortmann timing in at 21:24, and just behind her was senior Sophia Wortmann with a time of 21:33.
In 12th place sophomore Hudsyn Stout had a time of 22:46. Freshman Claire Marsh ended up in 30th with a time of 24:32.
Marsh stated, “I’m just really excited to be a part of the team at state, and get the opportunity to run at state as a freshman. It’s another opportunity to give the race my all and run again this season, with this team.”
Out of the boys the only to qualify was sophomore Kaden Arens, who placed sixth with a time of 18:42.
Arens said, “It doesn’t feel the best to be the only qualifier, I would’ve loved to have more teammates run with me although I am still happy I made it.”
Not far behind was senior Charles Steffen in 22nd with a time of 20:01. Senior Darin Babcock had a time of 20:21 getting him a place of 24th. Sophomore Corbin Bernt was able to place 36th with a new course best of 21:27. In last for the Crofton boys was sophomore Fred Dennis who placed 58th but also got a course best with a time of 25:15.
Overall the team and coach are happy with the results.
Coach Mickey Doerr said, “I expect everyone to do what got us there--have fun and compete to the best of our ability.” Hopefully the team brings home some hardware.