Running up Casper Mountain

The long-distance runners of Saratoga Cross Country appear to be off to a great start this season. 

Despite running at over 8,000 feet elevation at the Kelly Walsh Beatrap Invitational, the thin air of Casper Mountain did little to slow down Head Coach Rex Hohnholt’s new and returning athletes on August 27.

Girls at Kelly Walsh

Returning runner Marilee Williams led the women’s varsity team in Casper on Friday. Out of 66 runners, M. Williams placed 19th with a time of 23 minutes, 23 seconds. Rhiwan Williams followed in 24th place as she finished with a time of 24 minutes, 8 seconds. Madi Teichman placed 28th with a time of 24 minutes, 27 seconds.

In the junior varsity race, out of 70 runners Milan Scott placed 16th.

Boys at Kelly Walsh

Grant Bartlett, the defending 2A State Champion, led Saratoga’s men’s varsity team in a field of 72 runners as he finished with a time of 18 minutes, 27 seconds. Twin brother Grady Bartlett wasn’t far behind, coming in with a time of 18 minutes, 35 seconds and placing 8th. Calvin Condict placed 37th with a time of 20 minutes, 29 seconds and Kelton Johnson placed 71st as he finished with a time of 23 minutes, 13 seconds.

In the junior varsity race, out of 108 runners, Zane Butler placed 78th with a time of 26 minutes, 14 seconds.

Saratoga Cross Country will return to central Wyoming on September 2 as they compete in the Lander Invite at Lander, Wyoming.