Crest takes first at 1A regionals

Crest’s varsity cross country team took home first place at the 1A Regionals in Wichita. The team was led by three runners placing in the top-10.

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October 24, 2022 - 3:10 PM

The Crest varsity girls cross country team took first place at regionals Saturday. From Left to Right is Kyree Puckett, Josie Walter, Peyton Schmidt, and Aubrey Allen. Photo by Kaitlyn Cummings

WICHITA — Crest’s varsity cross country team won the Wichita 1A Regionals on Saturday. 

Also competing from the area was Marmaton Valley High School. 

Four Lady Lancers placed in the top 30. 

The team was led by Josie Walter’s third place finish with a time of 21:02 and Peyton Schmidt’s sixth place finish in 22:36. 

Aubrey Allen came in seventh with a 22:33 mark  followed by Kyree Puckett’s 30th place finish at 25:59. 

“The girls ran great this weekend,” said Crest head coach Kaitlyn Cummings. “These girls have been putting in the work all season and it’s paid off. I am eager to see how they perform at the state meet.” 

For the boys, Crest’s Breakin Jones, a sophomore, finished 15th with a time of 20:17, one spot shy of qualifying for state. 

Marmaton Valley’s Sophia Heim placed in 33rd with a time of 26:18. 

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