Cascade cross country team set for districts in Wenatchee

The Cascade cross country team is in Wenatchee today for the Caribou Trail League District meet today at Walla Walla Point Park. The top two teams, boys and girls, earn a trip to state. As well, the top 14 individual racers, make state. 

Last week, Cascade ran their final race of the regular season against the top team in league, Cashmere. The Bulldog boys won 44-19, while the Cashmere girls won 46-17. 

“They are a really strong team. We knew they would do well. They have some fast runners. Team-wise, they are going to beat us in this meet,” said Dayle Massey, Cascade head coach. “We had a few good runners that can compete with them. We’re looking forward to next year with our kids that are not quite there yet, so we can compete. This year, they are definitely the stronger team. We have a really tough league.”

Cascade freshman Landon Davies and Zoe McDevitt have a good chance to make state as individual runners. 

“Landon is a really good runner. He’s only going to get better. He’s just a freshman. Zoe McDevitt is only a freshman. Running really strong. She was right there,” Massey said. “I think they have a really good shot as individuals. I don’t think our teams have a realistic chance. They should make it.”

Massey said he hopes his team runs their best race in Wenatchee today. Aside from McDevitt and Davies, there are some other runners who might contend for a state berth. 

“Caleb Payne and Gabe Wulfman, if they have really good races, they are right on the cusp. They have a shot. Not a good shot, but definitely a shot. They are training hard to get there,” Massey said. 

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