By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
Panther runners compete at Olathe
diane
Great Bend Panther Dian Alvarez (1158) competes at the 5A state cross country championship at Augusta. - photo by JIM MISUNAS/Great Bend Tribune

OLATHE — Great Bend's Addy Nicholson (19:17.2) placed 21st in the varsity division of the Olathe Twilight cross country meet to lead the Panthers. Marissa Boone (19;42.9) finished 35th. No. 5 ranked Great Bend scored 406 points to place 15th behind St. Thomas Aquinas (334), which placed 12th.

Last year's third-place state finisher Kaiden Esfeld (15:36.5) sparked the boys with a 17th-place finish. St. Thomas Aquinas runner Colby King (14:50.6) placed fourth.

GIRLS OLATHE TWILIGHT

GREAT BEND VARSITY—21—Addy Nicholson, 19:17.2; 35—Marissa Boone, 19;42.9; 81—Eliana Beckham, 20:37.0; 140—Morgan Beckwith, 21;16.3; 155—Reese King, 21:37.9; 172—Sienna Smith, 21:58.2; 174—Kate Welcher,  22:06.0

GREAT BEND JV—12—Diane Alvarez, 21:30.8; 135—Diana Piedra, 24:22.5

BOYS OLATHE TWILIGHT

GREAT BEND—17—Kaiden Esfeld, 15:36.5; 72—Bradon Suppes, 19:08.6; 96—Thomas Henrikson, 19:30.6; 150—Braylon Moore, 20:01.9; 214—Brantley Vsetecka, 21:43.7