On Saturday, October 27th in Wisconsin Rapids,  the girls cross country team, Brian Bloomquist, and Aaron Leverson competed at the WIAA State Championships in hopes of coming home with a medal.

The Boy’s Division 1 started off the day. Winner Drew Bosley of Homestead finished in a blazing fast time of 15:20. Craig’s Brian Bloomquist finished 35 seconds later with a time of 15:55 in 10th place, earning the last spot on the state podium. Aaron Leverson finished in 67th place with a time of 16:45.

Genevieve Nashold won the Girl’s Division 1 title in a time of 18:10. The Craig Cougars finished 8th out of 20 teams in the state. Clare Hulick led the team in 30th place with a time of 19:24. Other notable performances include Maddy Arrowood in 73rd with 20:09, Cambria Thompson with 20:28 in 107th, Ivy White in 129th with 20:29, Emily Austin in 127th with 20:43, Ellie Lorenz in 129th with 20:43, and Ema Frick in 178th with a time of 21:45.

All of the girls cross country team will be returning next year. The boy’s team is losing several runners, including individual state qualifier Aaron Leverson.