Blan’s riders go head-to-head at the scenic Ripley Invitational

RIPLEY — Blanchester’s cross-country teams competed Saturday morning at the Ripley Invitational.

Coach Jacob Keller said: “It was very muddy out there. The course offered stunning views of the (Ohio) river through a wooded trail.

Keller said there were four personal bests, including a five-minute improvement by middle schooler Christian Miller.

SUMMARY

August 26, 2023

Ripley Invitational

College – 2 miles, 75 runners

Christian Miller 73/75 – 19:24 RP

Landon from 30/75 to 13:42 PR

Dylan Schutte 56/75 – 3:10 p.m.

High school girls – 3.1 miles, 46 runners

Aubrey Stevens 39/46 – 32:21

Kaci Grillot 43/46 – 37:24

High Schoolers – 3.1 miles, 84 runners

Brendon Crothers 78/84 – 28:36 RP

Hayden Phillips 79/84 – 29:07 RP