Holbrook’s runners competed in their final regular-season meet on Wednesday at the Falcon Invitational meet hosted by Alchesay High School.
Thirty-three runners completed the Girls race, won by Alchesay’s Kylie Ovah with a time of 21:03. Callie Latham of Round Valley was second and Madeline Malcom from Show Low was third.
Alchesay won the team crown with 22 points. Blue Ridge was second with 53 and Show Low placed third with 64.
Holbrook’s top runner was Hannah Nez with a time of 24:00, which placed her eighth overall. Ariel Begay finished 10th in 24:21, and Demia Gonnie was 21st with a time of 27:59.
Ian Masayesva paced the Roadrunner boys’ team with a third place, crossing the finish line with a time of 17:43.10. Tyler Begay finished 10th in 19:25.09. William Nez was 12th; Anthony Moyte, 14th; Ethan Nez, 26th; Brayden Smith, 31st; and Daman Nez placed 32nd.
Forty-six runners completed the 3.1-mile course, won by Blue Ridge’s Jet Girardi with a time of 16:50. Yonah Beatty of Alchesay was second and Holbrook’s Masayesva placed third.
Pinon won a close race for the team title. They finished first with 60 points. Alchesay was second with 61 and Holbrook followed closely with 63.
Holbrook’s runners will now have some considerable time off to train for the Division III Sectional meet, which will be hosted by Page High School on Nov. 5.
