Local schools land in Top 10 at State Cross Country Meet

Two Eagle has two finishers in Top Ten

Two Eagle placed third at the Class C Cross Country Championships at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell. Jabez Madplume placed sixth with a personal best of 17:05.66, while Two Eagle teammate Malacye Piapot came in 10th, also with a personal best (17:35.03).

On the girls’ side, Dayani Piapot was 37th (26:02.72), while Olivia Brueggeman was 55th (28:28.55). Maxe Bell was 63rd (29:43.34), and Carla Morigeau was 73rd (33:12.87).

Delaney, Bontadelli top finishers for Pirates

The Polson girls placed 10th at the State A Cross Country Championships on Saturday in Kalispell, aided by Polson freshman Morgan Delaney who finished 10th with a time of 19:51.66. The boys claimed 10th as well, with help from fellow freshman Jackson Bontadelli, who placed 14th at 16:42.59.

In addition to Bontadelli’s showing, Polson’s David DiGiallonardo was 33rd (17:28.56), and Hayden Clairmont was 62nd (18:07.37) with his personal best time. Also finishing for the Pirates were Brandt Heninger in 65th (18:11.48), and Chase Peidalue in 103rd with a personal best (19:11.65). Kai McDonald was 109th (19:31.57), and Christopher Sopke was 140th (20:40.76).

For the girls, Adison Carlson was 31st (21:19.78), and Isabel Seeley wasn’t far behind in 37th (21:36.57). Also rounding out state participation for the Lady Pirates were Araeya Nelson in 88th (23:58.69), Brittian Davis in 90th (24:07.06), Katelyn Smith in 96th (24:49.57), and Karly Smith in 118th (26:14.77).

Ronan’s Saellah Nomee placed 99th, while Annie Adams was 92nd (24:46.06) and Maddie Duffey was 105th (25:11.00). Also finishing for the Maidens was KyLynn DustyBull in 126th (27:08.39), Gracie Heiner in 127th (27:09.53) and Mira Corum in 143rd (31:09.75).

Ronan boys placed 12th at the state meet. Jacob Piapot was 45th (17:46.57) and teammate William Normandeau was 48th (17:50.50). Also placing for the Chiefs were Tayen Edmo in 54th (17:59.45), Devin BigMedicine in 56th with a personal best (18:04.74), Koda King in 80th (18:31.39), Wade Qualtier in 89th (18:44.09) and Jhett McDonald in 96th (18:56.10).

Bulldogs finish ninth at State B Championships

The Mission Bulldogs finished ninth at the State B Cross Country Championships, with Harlon Leishman finishing 14th at 17:16.76, followed by teammate Hayden Smith, who was 25th (17:55.39) with a personal best.

Also finishing for the Bulldogs were Sawyer Pule in 89th (19:38.02), Jake Helser in 94th (19:51.58), Branson Zempel in 123rd (20:33.89), Jason Leishman in 169th (22:09.16) and Adam Sheumaker in 171st (22:10.61) with a personal best.

Arlee’s Trevor VanMaanen was 133rd (20:57.31), Drew Knoll was 134th (21:02.58), Aiden Swab was 140th (21:20.56) and Chase Corville was 180th (22:34.84). William Fisher was 204th (24:33.12), and Joseph Romas was 208th (25:29.03).

On the girls' side, Arlee’s Anola Naugle was 39th (22:44.44), while teammate Lilybelle Buffalo was 88th (24:30.08). Mission’s Ellanah Flatlip was 73rd (23:59.78), while teammate Cora Matt was 155th (28:46.01). Abby Gillan was 166th (29:45.16) for the Lady Bulldogs, while Kason Page was 170th (31:32.42).

 The Two Eagle River cross-country team examines their third place trophy at the close of State Cross Country Championships in Kalispell Saturday. Team members (left to right) include Sean Trahan, Jamian Adams, Malacye Piapot, John Stevens, Ryiley Afterbuffalo, Vicente LaRouche and Coach DJ Piapot. (Christa Umphrey photo)
 

 Polson freshman Jackson Bontadelli placed 14th in the State A Cross Country Championship. (Christa Umphrey photo)