Xavier Cross Country Makes Annual Trip to Desert Twilight Invitational

September 28, 2024

by Chris Pfaff, Xavier Sportswriter

Gators Cross Country ran in the most competitive event of the evening at the Desert Twilight Invitational under the lights on Friday, September 27. The 5,000 Meters Sweepstakes race included 29 scoring teams (having at least five runners), along with several incomplete teams and some unattached runners.

Sixteen of the 29 teams represented five states other than Arizona. Only two Arizona high schools made the top ten: Highland (2nd) and Flagstaff (9th). Xavier took 20th.

The 29 scoring teams consisted of exactly 200 runners.

The five Xavier runners whose places counted toward the team score were:

  • 28th JR Ella Wadsworth – 18:58.5
  • 33rd SR Kaitlyn Markham – 19:08.2
  • 127th SR Maggie Mostoller – 20:54.0
  • 135th SO Chantel Newman – 21:02.5
  • 148th SO Katie Castle – 21:22.0

Complete Results on Athletic.net

Xavier’s next meet is Saturday, October 5: the Glendale Showcase at Glendale Heroes Regional Park.

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