The Braves had an impressive return to the 4A Class post-season as they won the team title with sophomore Habtamu Wetzel winning the individual race with a time of 16:29.0. Natrona’s Tristan Enders was second (16:37.40) and Laramie’s Dominic Eberle was third (16:42.50).
The Braves had no seniors on the varsity times with sophomore Jase Burton placing fifth (16:58.30) and Peter Lorch placing eighth (17:29.10). Junior Beau Skinner was 11th (17:39.20) and freshman Colton Cranney was 12th (17:40.10).
It is the first time the program has claimed a 4A West championship.
Madison Antonino took the girls race with a time of 19:18.40. Addison Forry of Laramie was next with a time of 19:57.60. Natrona’s Ally Wheeler rounded out the top three with a time of 20:15.90.
The Natrona Fillies took the top team spot s Ashley Gross and Nichole Clark finished fifth and sixth while Lexi Ransom was eighth and Cierra Daniels was tenth.
The Lady Braves placed fourth as a team led by Elsie Pieper who finished with a time of 21:31.5.
Gracey Visser (16th), Kaelle Opitz (17th), Kaia Barkdull (20th) and Alexis Angell (24th) rounded out the varsity times for Star Valley.
The Wyoming State Cross-Country Championships will take place in Ethete next Saturday, October 22. The event is hosted by Wyoming Indian High School.
Look for more details and results as they become available.