Cross country

State cross country roundup: Cascade runner wins ambulatory boys title

The Arlington boys and girls deliver top-5 finishes, Kamiak boys place 5th behind 1-2 punch and Stanwood sophomore takes 5th in 3A girls.

 

Stanwood runner Mary Andelin enters the final stretch while she cruises to a first place finish in the Women’s Varsity Gold run during the Hole in the Wall Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Lakewood High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

State cross country preview: Top local runners, teams to watch

A look at some of the top local runners and teams heading to Pasco for Saturday’s state championships.

Stanwood runner Mary Andelin enters the final stretch while she cruises to a first place finish in the Women’s Varsity Gold run during the Hole in the Wall Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Lakewood High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
An athlete approaches the final stretch of the Men’s Elite run during the Hole in the Wall Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Lakewood High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Over 5,100 athletes turn out for 40th Hole in the Wall Invitational

Stanwood’s Mary Andelin finishes first in the women’s gold race. The Arlington girls placed first as team in same division.

An athlete approaches the final stretch of the Men’s Elite run during the Hole in the Wall Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Lakewood High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shorecrest High School’s Luke Schmidt (798), finishes 4th in the 3A boys WIAA state cross country tournament on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, Wash. (TJ Mullinax/The Herald)

State cross country: Shorecrest’s Schmidt, Snohomish’s Gerrard both take 4th

Shorecrest senior Luke Schmidt and Snohomish junior Paige Gerrard claimed 4th-place medals at the state meet in Pasco.

Shorecrest High School’s Luke Schmidt (798), finishes 4th in the 3A boys WIAA state cross country tournament on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, Wash. (TJ Mullinax/The Herald)
Marysville Getchell runner Marly Martinez finishes a cooldown run with junior Kealii Mooring and freshman Jaxsonn Gooding on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, on their school’s campus in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

MG junior reaches state XC meet after astonishing improvement

Through plenty of hard work, state-bound Marly Martinez improved her time by nearly 7 minutes from the end of last season.

Marysville Getchell runner Marly Martinez finishes a cooldown run with junior Kealii Mooring and freshman Jaxsonn Gooding on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, on their school’s campus in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Paige Gerrard runs their first lap in the girls elite race at the Hole In The Wall Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State cross country preview: Top local runners, teams to watch

A look at some of the top local runners and teams heading to Pasco for Saturday’s state championships.

Snohomish’s Paige Gerrard runs their first lap in the girls elite race at the Hole In The Wall Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Paige Gerrard leads halfway through the 3A Girls District Cross Country championship race on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Gerrard leads Snohomish to 3A district cross country title

The standout wins the 3A girls race and Shorecrest’s Luke Schmidt wins the 3A boys race in the final tuneups before state.

Snohomish’s Paige Gerrard leads halfway through the 3A Girls District Cross Country championship race on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
at the Hole In The Wall Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Nearly 5,000 runners race in largest-ever Hole in the Wall Invite

The annual cross country extravaganza at Lakewood H.S. drew more than 150 teams from all over the West Coast and beyond.

at the Hole In The Wall Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Runners in the 3A-4A Boys 5K turn a corner as the sun sets during the Nike Twilight Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Cedarcrest Golf Course in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

GALLERY: 15th Annual Nike Twilight XC Invitational

Teams from across the Pacific Northwest descend on Cedarcrest Golf Course in Marysville for the major cross country meet.

Runners in the 3A-4A Boys 5K turn a corner as the sun sets during the Nike Twilight Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Cedarcrest Golf Course in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Paige Gerrard (1654) competes in the WIAA 3A girls state cross country tournament on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, Wash. (TJ Mullinax/for The Herald)

Prep cross country season preview: Runners and teams to watch

A look at the area’s top high school boys and girls cross country runners and teams this fall.

Snohomish’s Paige Gerrard (1654) competes in the WIAA 3A girls state cross country tournament on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, Wash. (TJ Mullinax/for The Herald)
Arlington’s Brandon Moore (552), competes in the WIAA state 3A boys cross country tournament on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, Wash. (TJ Mullinax/for The Herald)

Arlington’s Moore takes 2nd at 3A state cross country meet

The senior caps a stellar finish to his career with a medal; Snohomish’s Paige Gerrard places sixth.

Arlington’s Brandon Moore (552), competes in the WIAA state 3A boys cross country tournament on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, Wash. (TJ Mullinax/for The Herald)
Arlington's mens cross country finished first District 1 3A Championships at Lakewood High School in Arlington on October 30, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Arlington boys cross country found recipe for success

Over the past decade, the Eagles’ boys program has gone from doormat to perennial 3A state power.

Arlington's mens cross country finished first District 1 3A Championships at Lakewood High School in Arlington on October 30, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Snohomish sophomore Paige Gerrard (left) and Stanwood senior Leia Jones are among the top local runners to watch in Saturday’s state cross country championships. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

State cross country preview: Top local runners, teams to watch

A look at some of the top local runners and teams heading to Pasco for Saturday’s state championships.

Snohomish sophomore Paige Gerrard (left) and Stanwood senior Leia Jones are among the top local runners to watch in Saturday’s state cross country championships. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Arlington's Brandon Moore finishes first in Saturday afternoon during the 3A District 1 Cross Country Championships at Lakewood High School in Arlington on October 30, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Moore leads Arlington to district cross country title

Brandon Moore wins the 3A boys race, the Eagles win the team title and Snohomish’s Paige Gerrard wins the 3A girls crown.

Arlington's Brandon Moore finishes first in Saturday afternoon during the 3A District 1 Cross Country Championships at Lakewood High School in Arlington on October 30, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The boys elite division is off the races Saturday afternoon during the annual Hole in the Wall cross country meet at Lakewood High School in Arlington on October 9, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The boys elite division is off the races Saturday afternoon during the annual Hole in the Wall cross country meet at Lakewood High School in Arlington on October 9, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Glacier Peak's Adisen Stratton competes in a meet Wednesday afternoon at Hamlin Park in Seattle on October 6, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Hole in the Wall cross country meet back after nearly 2 years

After being held virtually last year, the 38th edition of the meet will feature over 4,000 runners.

Glacier Peak's Adisen Stratton competes in a meet Wednesday afternoon at Hamlin Park in Seattle on October 6, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Glacier Peak's Levi Nichols, left, and Nicholas LeBar compete in a meet Wednesday afternoon at Hamlin Park in Seattle on October 6, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Top local runners to watch at Hole in the Wall invitational

The 38th annual cross country extravaganza takes place Saturday at Lakewood High School in Arlington.

Glacier Peak's Levi Nichols, left, and Nicholas LeBar compete in a meet Wednesday afternoon at Hamlin Park in Seattle on October 6, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Monroe's Trey Lane runs the ball during the game against Lake Stevens on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Monroe, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe's Trey Lane runs the ball during the game against Lake Stevens on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Monroe, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)