Bartels finishes XC season

COLFAX–Pirate Cross Country's Kiersten Bartels wrapped up her 2024 season with a 28:34.68 time at the 1B/2B and NEA Regional XC meet here Nov. 1. She finished 78th out of 84.

"Kiersten ran a great race today in the rain at 45 degrees in Colfax," said Coach Greg Sharp. "Kiersten had a great season with her slowest average mile pace of 10:32 and ending with her fastest average mile pace of 8:19."

Bethany Zimmerman was ill and didn't compete, Sharp said. "Bethany had a great season with her slowest average mile pace of 10:30 and ending with her fastest average mile pace of 8:27," he said.

"I appreciate the camaraderie these two had with one another cheering each other on during the season and pushing each other to do their best," Sharp said.

-Loyal Baker