Holbrook’s runners were in Casa Grande last Friday night competing in the Desert Twilight meet along with dozens of other schools. Holbrook competed in the Small School Varsity Division races along with 35 other girls’ teams and 43 other boys’ teams.
In the girls’ race, Coconino placed first, followed by Mingus and St. Michael. Holbrook finished 12th.
Individually, the Lady Roadrunners were led by Dakota Dick, who placed 44th in a field of 217 runners with a time of 21:46. Deedra Morris was 48th in 21:55; LaShaundra Tsosie, 67th in 22:27; Jordan Platero, 115th in 23:33; Kiah Demuth, 124th in 23:47; Saun Rae Nez, 127th, in 23:49; and Morgan Zahne, 135th in 23:56.
Cactus Shadows placed first in the Small School Boys Varsity event. Coconino was second and Orcutt Academy Charter School finished third. Holbrook placed 14th in the 43-team field.
Of the 270 runners in the race, Holbrook’s Keaton Clark finished 47th with a time of 17:49. Diyanii Yazzie was 57th in 17:55; Kody Joe, 96th in 18:26; Greg Benally, 127th in 18:54; Jake Lester, 136th in 19:03; and Abrian Dickson, 234th in 21:19.
