Bear Lake cross-country runners achieved strong individual times at the Blake Stephens Invitational on Thursday, Oct. 8, according to a Oct. 11 report.
The performances come as the team continues preparations for district competition.
Colson Mattson led the Bear Lake boys with a personal-best time of 17:04.7, finishing in seventh place. Archer Clark followed with a time of 17:37.6, while Corbin Vickers finished in 18:00.3.
Austin Wells also recorded a personal best, finishing in 18:40.8. Other Bear Lake boys in the competition included Jimmy Crane, who clocked 18:51.1; Jacob Holmquist, who finished in 19:38.2; and Trey Saunders, who recorded a time of 20:53.6. The boys team secured a sixth-place finish overall with 164 points.
Leading the Bear Lake girls was Karlee Wuthrich, who finished with a time of 22:56.6. Oraelia Vickers completed the race in 23:03.3, followed by Abby Humpherys in 23:56.9.
Head coach Tarl Vickers stated that the team is gearing up for districts and noted that Mattson ran strong while the rest of the athletes are working hard and running well.
The Bears are scheduled to compete in the Preston Invitational on Wednesday, Oct. 14, as they conduct final preparations for the district meet.
