Wilhite shines in Eureka meet

A familiar duo paced Humboldt's cross country runners at a meet in Eureka Oct. 6. Drew Wilhite led the Cub boys, while Lulu Melendez was tops for the HHS girls.

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October 14, 2020 - 9:56 AM

Drew Wilhite nears the finish line for Humboldt High in a meet earlier this season. Photo by Richard Luken

EUREKA — Humboldt High’s Drew Wilhite led the way for the Cub cross country teams Oct. 6, by placing fourth at the Eureka Invitational.

Wilhite, a junior, traversed the 5K route in 19 minutes, 10 seconds.

On the girls’ side, Lulu Melendez led Humboldt’s varsity runners by placing 12th at 26:09.

Humboldt is back in action Saturday at the Tri-Valley League Championships in Fredonia.

Varsity Boys (5K)

4. Drew Wilhite, 19:10

19. Sam Neeley, 21:01

47. Cooper Woods, 25:37

49. Thane Meadows, 26:37

51. Peyton Wallace, 30:55.

Varsity Girls (5K)

12. Lulu Melendez, 26:09

16. Melina Hess, 27:48

17. Leah Mueller, 27:52

21. Taylor Korte, 28:42.

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