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Northwestern runners sweep races at Region 1B

Northwestern’s Nathan Melius runs for the finish line during the Region 1B boys varsity cross country race Wednesday at the Webster Golf Course. Photo by John Davis taken 10/11/2023

WEBSTER – Northwestern swept the individual titles at the Region 1B cross country meet at the Webster Golf Course on Wednesday.

On the boys’ side, Northwestern’s Nathan Melius won the individual title with a time of 17:46.15. Deubrook Area’s Landen Johnson (18:07.41) edged out Frederick’s Milo Sumption (18:07.94) for second place. Xavier Kadlec of Ipswich and Korbin Stark of Faulkton rounded out the top five.

Northwestern also won the team title with a score of 19, four points ahead of Deubrook Area (23). Frederick (27), Faulkton (32), and Ipswich (54) finished third through fifth, respectively.

Aberdeen Christian’s Joseph Richards runs for the finish line during the Region 1B boys varsity cross country race Wednesday at the Webster Golf Course. Photo by John Davis taken 10/11/2023

For Aberdeen Christian, Joseph Richards placed 22nd (20:15.03), while Elijah Alvear placed 32nd (22:10.75).

On the girls’ side, Northwestern’s Ella Boekelheide won with a time of 19:24.94. Warner’s Kennadee Wagner (20:21.47) placed second, just ahead of Frederick’s Morgan Sumption (20:25.34). James Valley Christian’s Hadasah Olson (20:51.28) and Ipswich’s Madisyn Gellhaus (20:55.69) placed fourth and fifth.

Northwestern’s Ella Boekelheide runs in the lead during the Region 1B girls varsity cross country race Wednesday at the Webster Golf Course. Photo by John Davis taken 10/11/2023

In team standings, Frederick edged Northwestern for the team title after both tied for first with score of 26. Warner finished in third place (29), while James Valley Christian (29), and Ipswich (32) finished in fourth and fifth, respectively.

James Valley Christian’s Hadasah Olson, left, runs with Frederick’s Morgan Sumption, center and Ipswich’s Madisyn Gellhaus, right, as they compete in the Region 1B girls varsity cross country race Wednesday at the Webster Golf Course. Photo by John Davis taken 10/11/2023

Aberdeen Christian’s Clara Herreid placed 27th (24:13.72), while Lucy Jones placed 39th (31:41.50).

For complete results, click on the following link:

https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/224841/results/all

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