The High School Cross Country team ran at the sectional meet on Saturday, November 1, at Wesclin. There were a total of 42 teams at this meet. First was the girls’ race that started around 10 am. Caroline Tepe (12th grade) placed 2nd with a time of 18:13.82. Kaylee Wolf (10th grade) placed 39th with a time of 20:32.09. Katelyn Gogolek (10th grade) placed 48th with a time of 20:47.62. Sophia Wood (11th grade) placed 95th with a time of 23:09.95. Madisyn Rennegarbe (12th grade) placed 126th with a time of 25:16.58. Taylor Statler (10th grade) placed 128th with a time of 25:28.11. Emma Hokeness (10th grade) placed 129th with a time of 25:32.27. Following the girls’ race was the boys’ race, starting at around 11:00. Ryker Obermeier (12th grade) placed 52nd with a time of 17:16.01. Ransom Lugge (9th grade) placed 53rd with a time of 17:16.27. Gabe Charles (11th grade) placed 74th with a time of 17:41.82. Kaden Buehler (11th grade) placed 106th with a time of 18:46.52. Clay Maynard (11th grade) placed 111th with a time of 18:51.82. Zander Hasheider (12th grade) placed 114th with a time of 19:01.27. Brenden Heizer (9th grade) placed 141st with a time of 22:14.17.
The Okawville runners really worked hard at this meet. The girls’ team placed 10th overall, and the boys’ team placed 12th overall for the sectional meet. Neither the girls nor the boys qualified for state, but Caroline Tepe qualified as an individual. We wish Caroline the best of luck for the state meet on Saturday, November 8, 2025. We also want to congratulate the other Okawville runners for having such a great season. Great job, Rockets!
