The NRHEG High School cross country teams hosted their annual invitational Tuesday, Sept. 19 at Riverview Golf Course.
The boys' varsity team champion was Mankato Loyola/Cleveland/St. Clair with 18 points, having four runners finish in the top 10.
NRHEG was led by Jacob Karl in 6th (18.39) and Devon Nelton in 8th (19.07). Jackson McGannon finished 39th (23.13) and Owen Flatland finished 49th (25.51).
On the girls' side, Austin Pacelli took the team title with a score of 54. NRHEG's top finisher was Julieann Wobbrock in 8th place with a time of 22.48, improving her best time by more than a minute. Holly Bartness took the 23rd spot with a time of 25.29. Madison Corkill was 41st with 28.57. Amelia Duryee was 56th with a time of 34.00.
"It was another nice day for running," said NRHEG coach Larry Nydegger. "Jacob, Devon, and Julieann continue to challenge themselves to be in the top tier of finishers. And all of the runners continue to impress me with their dedication to get better each week."
The Panthers run Thursday, Sept. 28 at Janesville.