Holland Public Schools

The girls’ cross country team delivered an outstanding performance at the Regional Championships today, finishing 2nd overall and securing a spot at the State Meet on November 1. This is the first time the girls team has made a state team finals since 2000. Johanna Mulder led the way with a time of 18:36, earning 3rd place overall, followed closely by Olivia Weiss, who ran a personal record of 18:37 to take 4th place. Lexi Gibson raced strong for a season-best 20:11 for 17th place, Tessa Nienhuis finished close behind in 19th place with a 20:20. Ashlyn Depoy ran a PR of 20:48 to take 23rd place, and Eisele Prutch added another PR, finishing 36th in 21:35. Rounding out the lineup, Harper Schoon Tanis crossed the line in 23:10, finishing 55th overall. The boys’ cross country team wrapped up their season with a solid 7th place finish at the Regional Championships today, highlighted by two personal records (PRs) and two season bests. Aiden Lambers led the team, earning a medal and 6th place overall with a PR time of 16:17. He will move on to the State Championships along the girls team on Nov.1 Rian Powers followed with a season-best 17:25, finishing 21st overall, while Caelen Gray crossed the line in 29th place with a 17:49. Ale Castillo posted a time of 18:02 for 36th place, and Luke Arendshorst recorded a season-best 18:54. Naz Estrada notched a PR of 18:58, and Ryan Geerts rounded out the team effort with a 19:31 finish. Congratulations to the teams on a fantastic race and a well-earned trip to the State Championships next week!