PECULIAR, Mo. - The Helias Crusaders competed in the Ray-Pec Invitational, finishing first in the girls race and third in the boys.
The girls totaled 31 points to finish first. The Lady Crusaders were led by Kaitlyn Shea, Kayla Yanskey and Kylie Franks, who finished first, second and third, respectively. Abby Hake (11th), Kylie Mulholland (14th), Molly Light (16th) and Alicia Engelbrecht (18th) rounded out the Helias lineup.
The boys finished third with 114 points. Grain Valley was first with 29, and Smithville was the runner-up with 44. The Crusaders were led by Elliot Knersnschield and Thomas Asmar, who finished sixth and seventh, respectively. Nathan Wieberg (31st), Joe Bruemmer (40th), Ethan Rackers (41st), Jordan Wieberg (57th) and Trent Distler (66th) were the other runners for Helias.
Justin Frese (21st) was the top junior varsity finisher for Helias' boys. Maddie Casten (first) led the 12 Helias girls' junior varsity runners.
Team Results
Boys Small Schools
- Grain Valley 29; 2. Smithville 44; 3. Helias Catholic 114; 4. Hermitage 129; 5. St. Pius X 136; 6. Lawson 144; 7. Clinton 162; 8. Lathrop 223; 9. Penney 248; 10. Cristo Rey 289.
Girls Small Schools
- Helias Catholic 31; 2. Grain Valley 60; 3. Smithville 80; 4. Clinton 92; 6. Penney 162.
Individual Results
Helias Boys
- Elliot Knernschield 17:51.90; 7. Thomas Asmar 17:52.90; 31. Nathan Wieberg 19:43.30; 40. Joe Bruemmer 20:14.60; 41. Ethan Rackers 20:14.90; 57. Jordan Wieberg 20:57.40; 66. Trent Distler 21:48.80.
Helias Girls
- Kaitlyn Shea 19:04.10; 2. Kayla Yanskey 19:48.40; 3. Kylie Frank 20:25.50; 11. Abby Hake 21:45.10; 14. Kylie Mulholland 22:01.50; 16. Molly Light 22:11.40; 18. Alicia Engelbrecht 22:19.00.