Lady Cat runners place second at Saxbe Invitational

By BOB PUTMAN

The North Union girls cross country team finished second overall at Mechanicsburg’s William B. Saxbe Invitational.

Placing two runners in the top six, the Lady Cats totaled 57 points with Mechanicsburg taking first place with 36 points.

Kailin McElroy led North Union, finishing fourth in the time of 20:05.09.

Layney Wilds was one slot back in the time of 20:09.5.

Also running were Allana Smith (18, 23:11.9), Adalee Hunt (19,23:30.6), Analeigh Kelson (30, 24:52.0) and Josie Held (41,27:15.5).

North Union did not have enough runners for a full team in the boys race, but had two runners finish in the top 10 individually.

Felix Plouck was seventh (17:49.3) and Mack Marlette was 10th (18:10.1).

Joseph Wiley placed 14th (18:27.2) and Colton Smith was 39th (20:00.3).