Cougar harriers perform well in cold, muddy conditions in Mancos
by Rhett Sifford
Sports Editor
Three runners represented the Monument Valley cross country team at the Chicken Creek Challenge in Mancos, CO this past Saturday, October 11.
The fastest Cougar was senior Josiah Gipe who finished 18th overall in the boys race. He crossed the line in 20 minutes, 28.7 seconds in cold, muddy conditions.
In the girls race sophomore Summer Atene was 15th overall with a solid run of 25:26.5. Fellow sophomore Kerianna Fatt came home in 37th place in 33:58.5.
The Monument Valley cross country teams are heading to Monticello this Thursday, October 16 to compete in the Region 19 Championship.
The Utah State Cross Country Championships are scheduled for October 28-29 at Sugarhouse Park in Salt Lake City.
