Hodges, Hyman pace Arnold, but no area runners advance
TALLAHASSEE — Arnold was led once again by its standout runners Mikayla Hodges and Challen Hyman, but couldn’t advance past the Region 1-2A cross country meet on Saturday hosted by Chiles.
Hodges placed 27th in the girls race in 20 minutes, 32.63 seconds, but the Marlins finished 12th behind region champion Jacksonville Bolles. Hyman was 28th in the boys run in 17.20.65. Arnold’s boys were eighth and Marianna 10th behind region champion Jacksonville Bishop Kenny.
Results of area teams:
Boys
- 8. Arnold — 28. Challen Hyman 17:20.65, 40. Chance Mason 17:42.58, 48. James Atkins 17:52.85, 54. Derrick Armstrong 18:08.32, 59. Morgan Meadows 18:10.72, 64. Griffin Rowe 18:26.38, 69. Blake Ogden 18:37.14.
- 10. Marianna — 45. Patrick Cox 17:47.49, 46. Isaiah McFarland 17:49.64, 50. Jesse McGowan 17:56.68, 58. Zachary Brockner 18:10.13, 71. Norris Adkins 18:39.01, 85. Paul Kelson 19:15.60, 90. James Lien 19:42.54.
Girls
- 12. Arnold — 27. Mikayla Hodges 20:32.63, 73. Christina Gaillard 24:02.91, 82. Kristin Williams 28:54.25, 83. Melody Melton 30:46.78, 84. Blair Graff 31:52.25, 85. Keiko DeGracia 31:54.92.
Region 1-1A
GAINESVILLE — Boys and girls teams from Altha and Wewahitchka’s boys team were unable to advance in the meet held on Friday. Jakob Bidwell of Wewahitchka had the best area finish, placing 30ttth in the boys race in 18:56.45. Maclay won the boys team title and Oak Hall claimed the girls crown.
Area results:
Boys
- 11. Wewahitchka — 30. Jakob Bidwell 18:56.45, 45. Shaquille Scott 19:34.86, 50. Nicholas Combs 19:47.25, 74. Tyler Sarmiento 21:00.53, 78. Nicholas Malcolm 21:15.09, 79. Travis McGill 21:26.02, 83. Eddie Sherman 21:36.39.
- 12. Altha — 38. Devin Ferrell 19:13.39, 56. Angel Morales 20:02.53, 62. Tyler Hamilton 20:28.78, 80. Jeremy O’Bryan 21:27.48, 84. Ashton Baggett 22:02.43, 87. Dew Reece 22:47.06, 91. Brendon Dew 24:51.61.
- Graceville — 34, Kevin Potts 19:08.95.
Girls
- 11. Altha — 35. Nancy Sewell 22:26.06, 71. Kimberly Wiltse 25:44.92, 72. Carly Schwartz 25:49.21, 73. Sharlyn Smith 25:56.26, 77. Madison Rowe 28:21.79.
