Muddy Victory in St. Louis

Grain Valley Cross Country had an outstanding showing at the Forest Park Invitational in St. Louis last weekend. Freshman Ella Casey won first place with a time of 21:22.70. Alaina Valverde came in at 18th place at 23:04.10. Junior Royce Fisher was first for the Boys with a time of 18:27.60. Collin Clemens finished 10th at 18:48.30.

Coach Nick Small said the team did well adjusting to adverse conditions.

“I was very proud of the team in their approach to last Saturday. The weather had made course conditions pretty bad. However, the team focused on what they could control and attacked the course with determination and togetherness. They really fought for each other and our team,” Small said.

Photo courtesy Nick Small, GVHS