The Switzerland County Middle School cross country team has been busy as its season hits full speed.
On Tuesday, September 27th, the Pacers participated in a three-way meet with Jac-Cen-Del and South Ripley.
In the boys race, the Pacers won with a score of 33 points; while Jac-Cen-Del had 41 and South Ripley finished with 54.
Bralin Harsin led Switzerland County with a second place overall finish in a time of 11:15.
Drew Hewitt was fifth overall in a time of 12:20; while Casper Stow was seventh in 12:34; Jordan Lay was ninth in 12:43; and Will Pike was 10th in 12:45.
Leon Kinne was 12th (13:06); Hunter Hayes was 13th (13:15); James Crabtree was 14th (13:17); Keegan Ray was 15th (13:31); and Cameron Papucci was 17th (13:49).
Also: Zach Whitaker was 20th (14:22); Matt Roland was 22nd (15:10); Sam White was 23rd (15:31); Trayton Griffith was 26th (16:39); Damien Day was 27th (17:51); Sean Lewis was 28th (18:01); and Collin Bovard was 29th (20:23).
The girls team also won its event, scoring 38 points to edge Jac-Cen-Del, which finished with 39. South Ripley had 49.
Whitley Schirmer continued her outstanding season, earning the individual title with a time of 12:03; and Taylor Jordan was right behind, finishing third overall in a time of 12:46.
McKayli Scudder was ninth in a time of 13:59; Cameron Ray was 12th in a time of 14:23; Audrey Kinne was 13th in a time of 14:24; Courtney Pedraza was 16th in a time of 14:59; and Zoe Cole was 33rd in a time of 22:15.
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On September 29th, both squads participated in a four-team meet with Carroll County, Madison, and Madison Shawe – and again both teams claimed victories.
In the girls race, the Lady Pacers finished with 24 points; while Madison had 38; Madison Shawe had 68; and Carroll County did not have enough runners to record a team score.
Whitley Schirmer was at it again, winning the race in a time of 12:35; while teammate Taylor Jordan was second overall in a time of 13:08.
McKayli Scudder was fifth overall in a time of 14:31; Audrey Kinne was seventh in a time of 14:47; Cameron Ray was ninth in 14:51; Courtney Pedraza was 16th in 17:13; and Zoe Cole was 28th in 22:31.
In the boys race, the Pacers won with 25; followed by Madison with 45 and Madison Shawe with 64. Again, Carroll County did not have enough runners to record a team score.
Bralen Harsin was the overall winner once again, cruising around the course in a time of 11:29. He was followed by teammate Jordan Lay, who finished third in a time of 12:17.
Drew Hewitt was fifth in 12:34; James Crabtree was seventh in 12:57; and Hunter Hayes was ninth in a time of 13:17.
Also: Will Pike was 10th (13:23); Leon Kinne was 11th (13:31); Keegan Ray was 14th (14:14); Cameron Papucci was 16th (14:36); Zach Whitaker was 18th (14:52); Matt Roland was 24th (15:28); Sam White was 27th (16:22); Trayton Griffith was 30th (17:11); Josh Tice was 31st (18:38); Sean Lewis was 32nd (18:41); Zach Wainscott was 34th (19:24); and Collin Bovard was 36th (23:04).