CHS Boys Clinch Victory at Liberty Bell Cross-Country Invite

WINTHROP - The Cashmere Bulldog's boys' cross-country team displayed their prowess on Saturday as they secured the team championship at the annual Liberty Bell High School Invitational. Held on a challenging five-kilometer two-loop course that wound around the school premises and through cross-country skiing trails, the event saw intense competition from eight complete teams and a total of 94 dedicated runners.

Cashmere edged past their rivals to claim victory in a closely contested battle, narrowly defeating the second-place Okanogan team by a mere three points.

Here are the final Boys Team Scores:

• Cashmere: 55
• Okanogan: 58
• Liberty Bell: 76
• Rogers (Spokane): 98
• Brewster: 105
• Tonasket: 160
• Republic: 200
• Lake Roosevelt: 208

Cashmere's victory was a testament to the outstanding performance of their top five runners:

1. Mack Pell (Freshman) secured the 5th position with a time of 18:01.76.
2. Kaden Miller (Senior) crossed the finish line in 6th place, clocking in at 18:09.15.
3. Maison Sims (Senior) claimed the 10th spot, completing the race in 18:26.98.
4. Rylan Reiber (Freshman) exhibited remarkable skills and finished 15th with a time of 18:46.07.
5. Tobie Larson (Sophomore) wrapped up the top five scorers for Cashmere, securing the 19th position in 19:15.32.

While the boys' team celebrated their well-deserved victory, the girls' race saw Liberty Bell emerge as the team champions. Cashmere, unfortunately, could not secure team points as they had only four female runners participating. However, the Bulldog's Senior Saige O'Keefe gave a commendable performance, finishing 12th with a time of 26:21.80. Junior Kimberly Strong (28:49.80), sophomore Ellie Weber (29:17.10), and freshman Vansee Wheeler (30:23.20) showcased their determination, securing the 20th, 21st, and 22nd positions, respectively.

The Liberty Bell Invitational proved to be a thrilling showcase of athletic excellence, with Cashmere's boys' team emerging as champions and their girls' team giving it their all. These young athletes continue to inspire with their dedication and talent on the cross-country trails.