Both Holbrook cross country squads have qualified for the state meet after finishing high enough in the team standings at the sectional meet held last Friday in Holbrook.
Needing to finish at least ninth in the team standings, the Roadrunners claimed that ninth position with 217 team points in the boys’ competition.
Page took first, followed by Chinle, Tuba City, Mingus and Window Rock.
For the ladies, Holbrook again eked out a state berth. The Lady Roadrunners placed eighth with 176 points to claim the final qualifying spot for the state meet.
Page also took the girls’ team title, followed by Window Rock, Ganado, Mingus and Chinle. Fifteen teams competed in the meet.
Individually, Jeffery Miller of Page won the boys’ crown with a time of 16:28, leading the 114-runner field.
Marcel Young paced Holbrook’s team with a 20th place finish in a time of 17:47. Marcos Clark was 28th in 18:14; Ryan Keyonnie, 39th in 18:44; Ryan Bia, 60th in 19:29; Ryan Martin, 70th in 19:48; and Todd Gishie, 94th in 21:09.
Daangoiina Haven of Ganado claimed the girls’ title with a time of 19:15, leading the 102-runner field.
Jessica Todacheenie led the Lady Roadrunners with a time of 21:58, good for 18th position. Miya Tom placed 22nd in 22:24; LaShaundra Tsosie, 37th in 23:07; Dakota Dick, 43rd in 23:27; Deedra Morris, 56th in 24:02; Saun Rae Nez, 77th in 25:47; and Morgan Zahne, 78th in 25:52.
The Holbrook teams will compete at the Division III and IV state meets on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Cave Creek Golf Course.
