Cross country to host home meet

Hot Springs County High School cross county competed at the Chief Nation Invitational meet last Saturday in Ethete.

The girls team was led by Jayda Griffin’s time of 24:14.43, earring her a 12th place finish. Sadie Martinez had a time of 26:59.06 followed by Ava Dafoe at 28:17.64.

For the boys, Jadeth Elder completed the 5,000 meter run in 18:35.84, coming in at 7th place. Rounding out the varsity boys times were Cole Keller, 20:02.89; Jesse Rodriguez, 20:37.64; Seth Needham, 21:29.21; Teancum Gevas, 21:55.29 and Alec Martinez, 25:54.84.

Michael Stevens competed in the JV race and clocked a time of 24:29.79.

Bobcat cross country teams will compete at their home meet on Friday, Sept. 22 at the Thermopolis Golf Course beginning at 1 p.m. for middle school and 2 p.m. for high school.