Runners make impressive showing on Billings course

The Thermopolis Cross Country were on the road at Billings Friday, and returned with a first place win for McKenna Bomengen on the JV team, coming in at 20:57. Jules Ward claimed second place on the Varsity team, with a time of 18:18, and Tahja Hunt won third place for JV, at 21:47.

Coach Brenna Abel stated, “Kids ran well in Billings; we had some great performances. Kids have been training hard.” Abel also noted the Billings course is a flat, fast course, and a great Montana competition for the team. The course is three miles, compared to a true 5K — or 3.1 miles.

Additional results from Friday’s meet include:

JV Boys — Sean Miller, 38th, 20:01

JV Girls — Olivia Weyer, 32nd, 24:19; Stacy Lewis, 76th, 26:46; Erica Meier, 86th, 27:11; Liz Rhodes, 100th, 28:10.

The next meet is the Michelle Ludwig Invite at Sheridan. Race times are:

MS Girls — 10 a.m.

MS Boys — 10:30 a.m.

Varsity Girls — 11:00 a.m.

Varsity Boys — 11:30 a.m.

JV Girls — 12:00 p.m.

JV Boys — 12:30 p.m.