Cascade cross country team hosts meet at Ski Hill

The weather was perfect last Saturday for the 23rd annual high school cross country race at Leavenworth Ski Hill. Even though rain and wind were predicted, the runners were treated to sun and cool temperatures. 

“We had 30 schools from across Washington competing on the 2.8 mile, hilly course, which included running three times up the little ski hill, the last time for the finish. Eric Wulfman, the middle school cross country coach, did an awesome job preparing the course,” said Cascade Head Coach Dayle Massey.

The Cascade team score was impacted by the fact they were missing a few runners due to the SAT test last Saturday. On the boys’ side, freshman Landon Davies did not run, so they were led by Caleb Payne, who for the first time, barely beat Gabe Wulfman, finishing with a time of 17:29. 

“Caleb has been working hard and his running has been steadily improving; it’s great to see him do so well. Will Cassayre, our third finisher, also had a great race. He was followed by David Tveten and David Bryant,” Massey said. 

On the girls’ side, freshman Zoe McDevitt had another great race, finishing 11th with a time of 19:30. Rounding out our top five were Sarah Paulson, Carina Hernandez, Jacquy Guzman, and Clare Nelle. 

Bothell won the boys’ race, while Liberty Bell won the girls’ race.

On Tuesday, Oct. 17, Cascade will host Cashmere at Enchantment Park. The District meet is Oct. 25 at Walla Walla Point Park in Wenatchee. 

Ian Dunn can be reached at 548-5286 or editor@leavenworthecho.com.