HAZELWOOD, Mo. - It wasn't a bad day for Jefferson City. In fact, it was pretty darn good.
The Lady Jays took second in the 18-team Hazelwood Central Invitational, while the Jays placed third in a 20-team field.
The Lady Jays finished with 71 points, finishing just behind team-title winner St. Teresa's Academy, which came in with 51 points.
Emily Deeken (third, 20:35), Lindsey Biesemeyer (fifth, 21:01.10) and Tori Bonnot (13th, 21:32.40) all earned top-15 finishes for Jefferson City.
The Jays took third with 146 points, well behind second-place Potosi (83) and winner Lafayette (34).
Eli Jacobs represented Jefferson City's only top-15 finisher, taking 13th in a time of 17:45.40.
Hazelwood Central Invitational
BOYS
Team Scores
- Lafayette 34; 2. Potosi 83; 3. Jefferson City 146; 4. Warrensburg 178; 5. Francis Howell North 193. 6. Hazelwood West 204; 7. Rolla 210; 8. Fort Zumwalt West 214; 9. MICDS 245; 10. Francis Howell Central 290. 11. Fort Zumwalt South 292; 12. St. Louis University High 299; 13. St. Dominic 325; 14. Pattonville 343; 15. Vianney 349. 16. Fort Zumwalt North 376; 17. Belleville East 377; 18. St. Charles West 400; 19. Hazelwood Central 472; 20. Christian 505.
Jays Individuals
- Eli Jacobs 17:4540; 19. Jack Gamble, 18:16.40; 29. Lucas Theroff 18:27.80; 39. Will Pierce 18:42.10; 58. Austin Baker, 19:33.00.
GIRLS
Team Scores
- St. Teresa's Academy 51; 2. Jefferson City 71; 3. Parkway West 116; 4. Kirkwood 140; 5. Rockwood Summit 180. 6. Rolla 188; 7. Fort Zumwalt West 247; 8. Warrensburg 248; 9. Francis Howell North 258; 10. Francis Howell Central 279. 11. St. Charles West 287; 12. Visitation Academy 289; 13. Fort Zumwalt North 304; 14. Pattonville 324; 15. Hazelwood West 338. 16. Belleville East 395; 17. St. Dominic 461; 18. Hazelwood Central 541.
Lady Jays Individuals
- Emily Deeken, 20:35.00; 5. Lindsey Biesemeyer, 21:01.10; 13. Tori Bonnot, 21:32.40; 28. Jaycie Sabala, 22:30.90; 34. Michaela Krause, 22:39.70; 36. Brenna Duncan, 22:41.10; 49, Kenzi Henderson, 23:21.20.