Pushing the pace
Hawks run faster times at Okoboji Invitational
September 7, 2023

MIKE PETERSEN/SENTINEL-NEWS
Lexi Croatt sets her sights on the finish line at the Okoboji Invitational. She finished 42nd overall in the varsity race.
Times for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn cross country runners at the Okoboji Invitational were generally faster than they were at the same venue a year ago. Runners from 18 area schools competed on Aug. 31 at the Emerald Hills Golf Club.
All of the Hawk boys who competed there a year ago ran faster times in 2023. Leading the way was George Vargas, who finished 15th with a time of 18:20. He was followed by Ryan Grotluschen, 30th, 19:47; Aiden Bush, 34th, 20:20; Damian Dodge, 43rd, 21:19; and Blaine Finster, 50th, 21:32. Freshman Easton Teal, running in his first varsity race, placed 68th with a tim...
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