Humboldt boys 1st, Wildcat girls 2nd in Clear Lake cross country meet
Eric Wittrock shown here running for the Wildcat cross country team in a recent race. Independent photo by Phil Monson.
The Humboldt High cross country team put together another strong performance in the Clear Lake Invitational on Thursday night (Sept. 19).
The Wildcat boys claimed the team title while the girls were second. Humboldt's boys totaled 60 points to edge West Fort (66). Mason City Newman edged the Humboldt girls (59-67) for the team title in their division.
Quinton Orr was first in 16:37 to lead the Wildcat boys. Eric Wittrock was sixth in 18:03 and Devon Coon 10th in 18:23. Nolan Jergens ran 17th, Carter Theesfeld 26th, Nate Grainger 59th and Carter Hatcher 65th.
Bryce Gidel was first in 20:02 to pace the Humboldt girls. Kirstyn Beaman was fourth in 22:15 and Shelby Hayden 18th in 23:46. Brett Harklau was 21st, Allison Hoag 26th, Kali Beaman 32nd and Grace Smith 33rd.
Humboldt will host their own invitational on Monday, Sept. 23 at lower Sheldon Park.
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