Led by freshman Jessica Todacheenie, the Holbrook Lady Roadrunners placed ninth at the Division III State Cross Country Meet held last Saturday at the Cave Creek Golf Course. With 21 full teams competing, Holbrook’s team finished with 299 team points. Page took the team crown with 65 points, followed by Window Rock with 96; Chinle, 102; Ganado, 105; and Rio Rico, 143. Alexandra Schadler of Rio Rico took the individual crown crossing the line with a time of 18:14.
Todacheenie was one of eight freshmen to finish in the top 25 overall. Competing against schools like Window Rock, Ganado, Page and Chinle, the Holbrook youngster held her own in the 147-runner field. Her time over the 3.1-mile course was 20:43, earning her 12th place overall and a top 25 medal. Miya Tom, the only senior on Holbrook’s team, placed 59th with a time of 22:25. Freshman Dakota Dick finished 63rd with a time of 22:35. LaShaundra Tsosie was 84th with a time of 23:31; Deedra Morris, 104th in 24:15; Saun Rae Nez, 121st in 25:31; and Morgan Zahne, 124th in 25:48.
The Holbrook boys finished 20th in the 23-team field. Page took the team crown with 44 points. Chinle was second with 80, followed by Rio Rico with 87; Tuba City, 105; and Douglas, 171. Holbrook finished with 517 team points. Carlos Villareal of Rio Rico took the individual crown, finishing with a time of 15:24 to lead the 169-runner field.
Holbrook’s top runner was senior Marcel Young, who placed 56th with a time of 18:15. Ryan Keyonnie was 114th in 19:50; Ryan Bia, 120th in 19:59; Ryan Martin, 125th in 20:14; Todd Gishie, 148th in 21:03; Jarron Woody, 150th in 21:25; and Kody Joe, 162nd in 22:30.
