Manson Trojans at the North Central Washington League Championships!
The Manson Trojan girls capped off an outstanding regular-season campaign at the North Central Washington League Championship meet, competing against 3 other teams and 37 runners on a beautiful 5K race on Bear Creek Golf Course in Winthrop. The girls battled hard, delivered some fantastic performances, and finished 3rd as a team—just ONE point behind Okanogan! What a close finish!
Grace Walsh led the way once again, capturing 1st place in 18:44, 39 seconds ahead of the current 2nd place runner in the State 1B/2B classification! Grace continues to demonstrate why she is the top runner in the State 1B/2B classification!
Kathrin Zhuk turned in a strong performance, finishing 9th in 22:09 and securing a top-10 finish against a competitive field.
Mia Schoenwald finished 15th in 23:51, smashing her personal record by an impressive 34 seconds! What a way to finish the season!
Sam Willoughby crossed the line in 17th place in 24:17, finishing just 6 seconds off her personal best, and wearing only one shoe! A strong effort and memorable finish to her XC career as a senior.
Lucy Brown rounded out the team in 27th place in 26:58, setting a new personal best by 2 seconds! Lucy finished her first season on a high note, and we’re grateful she joined, allowing us to have a girls team!
A special congratulations to Mia, Sam, and Lucy, who wrapped up their cross-country seasons at this meet. We’re proud of the hard work, dedication, and improvement each of you demonstrated throughout the year. Your commitment to the team and willingness to keep pushing yourselves are lessons that will last a lifetime!
The Trojans came within a single point of 2nd place, showing just how much every runner matters in cross-country. We’re proud of this team’s effort, resilience, and continued growth throughout the season!
Manson Boys at the North Central Washington League Championships!
The Manson Trojan boys brought the intensity to the North Central Washington League Championship meet, competing against a strong field of 54 runners!
Jacob England led the Trojans with an outstanding 3rd-place finish in 16:58, setting a new personal best by 2 seconds! Jacob continues to turn in impressive performances as the postseason heats up!
Landyn Zener delivered another solid race, finishing 11th in 18:32 against a competitive field. His progress throughout the season has been exciting to watch!
Eli Schoenwald battled his way to 36th place in 22:49, gaining valuable championship-race experience and continuing to build on his season.
Congratulations to our varsity boys for their hard work and dedication throughout the season.
NEXT STOP: DISTRICTS!
Grace, Kathrin, and the 3 boys head to Reardan next Saturday for the District Championships, where they’ll compete for the opportunity to qualify for the State Championships!