Sophomore Ryan Way finished 23rd overall at the state cross-country championship in Jefferson City Saturday with a time of 17:32.86. Senior Taylor Mooneyham ran the hilly course at Hough Park in Jefferson City in 19:48.39.
Way’s finish placed him sixth among sophomores in the Class Three event. He finished first among southwest Missouri runners in that division.
Drew White of Festus won the Class Three championship by more than a half-minute, with a time of 16:05.71.
Warrensburg and Festus finished first and second, respectively, in the team competition.
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