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WORTHINGTON — There were two positive outcomes for the Pipestone Area Schools cross country team from the 58th annual Turkey Trot at Prairie View Nature Preserve.
Three Arrow girls used a “pack mentality” to help the team to a third-place team finish.
What’s more, PAS fielded a complete team on the boys’ side for a counted score.
Amelia Bucher, Rhaelee Heidebrink and Alivia Fruechte finished in the respective 13th, 14th and 16th positions in the varsity girls race.
Pipestone Area Schools’ Amelia Bucher and Olivia Bullerman of Adrian-Ellsworth both finished well at the 58th Annual Turkey Trot. Bullerman was 12th overall, and Bucher 13th. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
Bucher’s time was 22:16.84, the fastest time among the Arrows girls.
(Complete meet results accompany this story in agate form.)
“What Amelia, Rhaelee and Alivia did is exactly what we need to be in the talk for our upcoming meets,” Moeller said in an email to The Pipestone County Star. “I was really impressed with how they performed, giving us a solid third-place finish.”
Ramon Macias returned to the lineup, taking 15th as the Arrows’ top finisher among varsity boys — clocking in at 18:17.83.
Ramon Macias was the key cog for the Pipestone Area Schools’ boys, who fielded a complete squad at the event. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
Joshua Zupp also placed well, taking 39th in a time of 20:57.70.
“It feels great to be back at that point again,” Moeller said regarding fielding a complete boys team. “I just hope all the boys can stay healthy, and find a way to keep pushing each other to get better.”
For Southwest Minnesota Christian/Edgerton, Hannah Masselink raced her way to second place among varsity girls (20:07.41, 19 seconds behind overall medalist Laiken Farris from Murray County Central/Fulda).
Southwest Minnesota Christian/Edgerton’s Hannah Masselink races toward the finish line during the 58th Annual Turkey Trot at the Prairie View Nature Preserve north of Worthington on Thursday, Sept. 11. Masselink was second overall. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
Jonah Uilk was sixth overall in varsity boys, recording a scorching time of 17:12.45 in a field that featured South Dakota powerhouse Sioux Falls Lincoln and St. James Area runner Andrei Rivera.
Prairie View Nature Preserve is a true test of cross country, with native grasses and wildflowers providing a picturesque backdrop.
Prairie View Nature Preserve north of Worthington provides runners a scenic and challenging course. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
“Having a course with no trees or significant landmarks makes it a psychological battle for sure,” Moeller commented. “I would put this as one of our toughest courses from a visual perspective. It really forces you to rely on your ability to go out and compete.”
Southwest Minnesota Christian’s Jonah Uilk placed sixth overall in the varsity boys race with a time of 17:12.45. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
The Turkey Trot is part of a thrilling weekend of events during King Turkey Day festivities, which also featured both a five- and 10-kilometer run, and five-kilometer walk.
Former PAS runner Kaden Mastbergen participated, placing 23rd overall and third in his age division (49:28, 7:58 pace per mile).
Canby Invitational
CANBY — Russell-Tyler-Ruthton’s girls placed third while the boys were sixth out of seven teams at the Canby Invitational Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Five Knights girls placed among the top-20 runners, paced by Summer Labrune in third with a time of 22:02.96. Ava Guida was 13th, Jaeryn Buchert 16th, Elsie Bedow 18th and Taya Christensen 20th.
Collin Schulze was the top RTR finisher on the boys’ side, grabbing 21st (21:31.32). Benjamin Labrune and Jacob Nilles also placed among the top-30 runners in 23rd and 29th, respectively.
PAS, RTR and SWC/Edgerton all competed in the Lac qui Parle Invitational in Madison Tuesday, Sept. 16.
The meet will essentially serve as a preview for the upcoming Section 3A meet on Oct. 23.
DeSmet Invitational
DE SMET, S.D. — Adam Kinner continued to shine for Elkton-Lake Benton at the De Smet Invitational Thursday, Sept. 11.
Kinner clocked in with a time of 18:28.14, which was good enough for fifth place overall in the varsity boys’ race.
The Elks ran at the Arlington Invitational Monday, Sept. 15 at Lake Region Golf Course, then at Dell Rapids Monday, Sept. 22.
INFORMATION
CROSS COUNTRY
Thursday, Sept. 11
Turkey Trot Results
At Prairie View Nature Preserve
Worthington
Team Scores
Boys
1, Sioux Falls Lincoln, 46; 2, Windom Area, 51; 3, Murray County Central/Fulda, 75; 4, St. James Area, 104; 5, Worthington, 111; 6, Adrian-Ellsworth, 155; 7, Pipestone Area, 183; 8, New Ulm, 249
Girls
1, Sioux Falls Lincoln, 30; 2, Adrian-Ellsworth, 88; 3, Pipestone Area, 95; 4, Murray County Central/Fulda, 96; 5, St. James Area, 97; 6, Worthington, 132; 7, Windom Area, 146
Medalists
Boys: Andrei Rivera, St. James Area, 16:36.66
Girls: Laiken Farris, MCC/Fulda, 19:48.93
Pipestone results
Varsity Boys
15, Ramon Macias, 18:17.83; 39, Joshua Zupp, 20:57.70; 55, William Perez-Garcia, 22:32.08; 61, Mikah Weets, 23:48.0; 71, Luis Ruiz-Perez, 26:40.30
Field: 81 runners, two more WD
Joannacrystal Garcia of Pipestone Area Schools runs alongside a Sioux Falls Lincoln competitor. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
Varsity Girls
13, Amelia Bucher, 22:16.84; 14, Rhaelee Heidebrink, 22:39.11; 16, Alivia Fruechte, 22:54.10; 23, Josie Danks, 24:28.32; 44, Alyvia Caskey, 26:30.51; 45, Isabella Russell, 26:39.94; 53, Makenley DeWilde, 28:28.54; 56, Joannacrystal Perez-Garcia, 28:56.76
Field: 67 runners
Pipestone Area Schools’ Barron Feste smiles as he holds his medal from the 58th Annual Turkey Trot. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
“C” Division Boys
1,600 meters
1, Bo Stogdill, 6:48.40; 6, Barron Feste, 7:12.58
Pipestone Area Schools’ Shiloh Post (right) and Hadley Fruechte finished first and second, respectively, in the “C” division race. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
“C” Division Boys
1, Shiloh Post, 7:49.39; 2, Hadley Fruechte, 7:50.87; 6, Adeline Wrenn, 8:14.45; 8, Ellie Rieck, 8:20.03; 19, Lily Fruechte, 9:36.07