Crestwood girl harriers nab first at Osage, boys fourth

CRESCO - The Crestwood varsity and Junior Varsity girls’ teams both captured first place on Sept. 12 at the Osage Invitational. The Class 2A No. 4-ranked Cadet varsity girls’ team had seven medalists, and the JV squad also tallied seven girls who earned ribbons for placing in the top 15.

Medalists for the varsity girls’ team included: No. 4 Ellie Friesen (first place, 19:25.13); No. 7 Cassidy Ihns (second, 21:28.56); No. 13 Hope Dohlman (third, 21:31.10); Emily Friesen (10th, 23:15.17); 11. Brynn Bodermann (11th, 23:15.38); 15. Rachel Steffen (15th, 23:42.04). 

JV girls who earned ribbons included: Annie Mast (second, 25:18); Katie Saner (third, 25:40); Libby Labosky (fifth, 26:38); Taylor Shelton (seventh, 27:17); Destiny Hodges (eighth, 27:32); Kelsey Stortz (ninth, 27:46); and Madi Brace (10th, 28:01).

Crestwood’s Junior Varsity boys’ team earned second place while the varsity boys squad finished fourth overall with two medalists. Bryden Juelsgaard (seventh, 19:17.26) and Carlos Beascochea (14th, 19:38.28) nabbed medals for the Cadet varsity boys’ team. JV boys who earned ribbons included: Colter Bye (seventh, 21:58); Matthew Slifka (ninth, 22:20); Kristian Szajna (13th, 22:31).

Cadet Head Coach Jim Obermann gave kudos to all the Crestwood runners.

“We competed well across the board with our JV and varsity girls,” Obermann said. “Both teams earned convincing wins and really ran well on a very tough course with some steep hills.

“In the JV girls’ race, Annie Mast and Katie Saner led for most of the race, and they attacked the course well. Libby Labosky also had a good performance as she took fifth. Taylor Shelton, Destiny Hodges and Kelsey Stortz all ran a strong race. 

“Our varsity girls’ team also looked strong. Ellie Friesen ran a great race to earn first. It was also nice to see Cassidy Ihns, Hope Dohlman, Emily Friesen, Brynn Bodermann and Rachel Steffen run well and earn medals. The varsity girls had the right mindset going in the race, and I’m very proud of their effort,” Obermann said.

The coach also praised the JV and varsity boys’ teams.

“After a tough race at the Luther All-American (on Sept. 9), all of our boys really stepped up well at Osage and gave a great effort,” Obermann said. “In the JV boys’ race, Colter Bye ran his best race to place seventh. Matthew Slifka, Justin Nibaur and Kristian Szajna also led the way for our JV team.

“Our varsity boys’ team is not at full strength because Nathan Martinek (ranked No. 28) and Ryan Steffen were not able to compete, but we had other guys step up. Bryden Juelsgaard (seventh) ran his best race, and Carlos Beascochea (14th) continues to get stronger. 

“Kyle Quam ran his best race as a Cadet. Garret Ollendieck, Boston Ferrie, Blake Murphy and Jon Millage also ran well. It was good to see the boys accept the challenge (of the course). I’m very proud of their efforts,” Obermann said.

 

Varsity girls’ standings

1. Crestwood 23 points; 2. Mason City Newman 84; 3. Nashua-Plainfield 87; 4. Forest City 117; 5. Osage 120; 6. New Hampton 138; 7. Clarksville 138; 8. Saint Ansgar 158; 9. Lake Mills 218; 10. Central Springs 226; 11. Clarion-GD 231.

Cadet varsity girls

1. Ellie Friesen 19:25:13; 2. Cassidy Ihns 21:28:56; 3. Hope Dohlman 21:31.10; 10. Emily Friesen 23:15:17; 11. Brynn Bodermann 23:15:38; 15. Rachel Steffen 23:42.04; 30. Sarah Mashek 24:41.54.

Varsity boys’ standings

1. Mason City Newman 18; 2. Forest City 75; 3. Clarion-GD 78; 4. Crestwood 86; 5. Osage 152; 6. Saint Ansgar 153; 7. North Butler 161; 8. Rockford 186; 9. Nashua-Plainfield 194; 10. New Hampton 205.

Cadet varsity boys

7. Bryden Juelsgaard 19:17:26; 14. Carlos Beascochea 19:38:28; 23. Kyle Quam 20:37:73; 24. Blake Murphy 20:39:46; 35. Boston Ferrie 21:05:02; 45. Garret Ollendieck 21:33:35; 51. Jon Millage 21:4:73.

JV girls’ standings

1. Crestwood 22; 2. Mason City Newman 63; 3. Forest City 65; 4. Osage 102; 5. New Hampton 103; 6. Clarion-GD 110.

Cadet JV girls

2. Annie Mast 25:18:04; 3. Katie Saner 25:40:53; 5. Libby Labosky 26:38:12; 7. Taylor Shelton 27:17:78; 8. Destiny Hodges 27:32:36; 9. Kelsey Stortz 27:46:58; 10. Madi Brace 28:01:78; 23. Katlin Born 29:48:61; 24. Isabella Lehmkuhl 29:50:23; 38. Krista Riley 32:23:34; 47. Ashley Ferrie 33:19:05.

JV boys’ standings

1. Forest City 28; 2. Crestwood 51; 3. M. C. Newman 65; 4. North Butler 66.

Cadet JV boys

7. Colter Bye 21:58:23; 9. Matthew Slifka 22:20:22; 13. Kristian Szajna 22:31:12; 16. Cale Jackson 22:43:84; 20. Tristan Wetherington 23:05:48; 26. Cade Wenthold 23:45:37; 33. Caleb Shea 24:10:68; 35. Jacob Andera 24:21:62; 54. Daniel Lares 27:24:15.

Cadet Jr. High girls

3. Olivia Ollendick 17:09:37; 8. Tara Koshatka 18:16:13; 20. Dylan Rahlf 19:01:27; 24. Allison Ferrie 20:16:78; 32. Hannah Crouch 21:26:10; 34. Kyleigh Foster 21:30:04; 36. Anna Gibbs 21:41:24; 37. Rylee Kapler 21:53:69; 43. Sierra Hansmeier 23:00:74; 44. Quinna Ollendieck 23:02:92; 50. Kelsey Burke 24:34:75.

Cadet Jr. High boys

9. Ethan Govern 15:20:66; 10. Ethan Mast 15:37:49; 12. Caleb Kammerer 15:41:59; 30. Garrett Wenthold 17:07:92; 35. Nick Dietzenbach 17:36:16; 36. Jeremy Andera 17:41:69; 42. Domanick Henry 18:58:08; 43. Cole Schmauss 18:59:61; 48. Luke Stortz 19:40:35; 52. Nate Dietzenbach 20:03:27; 63. Max Shroyer 22:03:24; 73. Colton Hruska 23:41:44.