The XCP cross-country team, resting its top three runners,
still managed to come up with a strong showing in Saturday’s (Sept. 27) 42nd
Doug Conley Invitational at the Rolling Hills Golf Course in Tempe.
The Gators finished second to Gilbert Highland in the team
standings.
And sophomore Sarah Carter was the top Xavier runner,
crossing the finish line in 10th place in the 5K event with a time
of 20:03.88.
Other Xavier runners: Junior Tessa Weiss, 13th
(20:12.31), freshman Caroline McClelland, 21st (20:30.52), Sierra
Brown, 25th (20:39.59), freshman Caroline Liddy, 26th
(20:46.22), and junior Shannan Higgins, 38th (21:17.66).
Tara O'Malley won the JV girls race with a time of 20:51.16.
Tara O'Malley won the JV girls race with a time of 20:51.16.
XCP coach Dave Van Sickle was pleased that he was able to
get his younger runners some experience in a higher-profile event.
Because the Gators will participate in Friday's (Oct. 3) Desert
Twilight Invitational in Casa Grande, Van Sickle decided to rest senior Lauren
Kinzle, junior Jane Miller and senior Shannon
Molvin.
Van Sickle said Carter “is coming around’’ as a runner, and
that she is an example of the team’s quality depth.
“It is amazing how we are capable of having a different top
runner every week,’’ he said. “If they could all put it together on the same
day, it would be great for us.’’
While the Conley had quite a few quality teams and
individuals, Van Sickle believes the Desert Twilight will have even more. The
Desert Twilight is an evening event.
“We should be able to get an even better idea of what to
expect at state,’’ he said.
Phoenix Desert Vista, Highland and Xavier figure to be among
the top contenders.
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