PCHS Cross Country teams competed in the 2A West Regional Meet at Murray’s Mill in Catawba Saturday, Oct. 29.
Senior Casey McDowell finished 14th overall in 21:26 on the 5K course. McDowell’s performance will allow her to represent Polk at the State Championships Saturday, Nov. 5. Also competing for the Lady Wolverines: Rebecca Elliott 18th in 21:40, Nancy Silva 49th in 23:45, Anna Koenig 68th in 24:25, Jamie Hrobak 77th in 25:22, Leigh Deavor 82nd in 25:38 and Mary Kate Christiansen 113th in 29:36.  Polk Girls finished eighth out of 20 teams.
Polk Boys finished 13th out of 20 teams.  Jacob Collins finished 41st in 19:18, Andy Conner 46th in 19:24, Nicholas Morse 82nd in 20:41, William Morse 83rd in  20:41, Sam Vining 92nd in 20:54, and Eli Hall 93rd in 20:55.
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by Jenny Wolfe