Ryan Way shaved about 15 seconds off his previous best time on the state cross country course, earning him 12th place in Class 4 and a place on the All-State cross country team.
Way had been to state in Jefferson City three times before, and his best time in previous years was 16:26. He finished in 16:11 this time, allowing him to accomplish his goal of finishing in the top 15. The fastest 25 runners in each class earn all-state honors.
Noah Kauppila of Marquette set a course record, winning with a time of 15:22.34.
(Photos courtesy Jacinda Canfield & Christie Bishop)
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