Holbrook’s runners were busy last week competing in two separate Invitational meets. On Thursday, they were in Window Rock for the Scouts Invitational, where Hannah Nez finished sixth overall with a time of 23:48.24. Ariel Begay finished eighth for the girls’ varsity race.
In the varsity boys’ race, William Nez paced Holbrook’s team, finishing 16th with a time of 19:29.58. Anthony Moyte was 20th; Ethan Nez, 21st; Brayden Smith, 27th; Daman Nez, 32nd; and Ray-Sean Morris finished 35th.
Saturday morning, both teams were in Chinle for the Canyon De Chelley Invitational meet.
Hannah Nez placed 22nd in this meet, with a time of 24:12.52. Ariel Begay crossed the line in 28th position.
William Nez again paced the boys’ team, crossing the line in 44th position with a time of 19:37.42. Anthony Moyte was 49th; Ethan Nez, 52nd; Brayden Smith, 57th; Daman Nez, 59th; and Ray-Sean Morris finished 67th.
Both the boys and girls teams will next compete at the Four Corners meet hosted by Flagstaff High School on Sept. 20.
