On Saturday, at the Culver Invitational (IN), the top two Midwest boys, #1 ranked Mike Fout (Sr., LaPorte, IN) and #2 Chris Derrick (Sr., Neuqua Valley, IL), went head to head in a fierce battle that ended in Derrick breaking the course record, and showcasing a monster win by 18 seconds. Meanwhile, girls race favorite, Alex Banfich (Sr., Culver Acadamies, IN), won her last Culver Invitational on her home course.
Culver Invitational (IN) - Meet Summary
More Meet Highlights Forth Coming.
Top 5 Individual Boys
Chris Derrick (Sr., Neuqua Valley, IL) - 14:47
Mike Fout (Sr., LaPorte, IL) - 15:05
Danny Pawola (Jr., Neuqua Valley, IL) - 15:38
Michael Hoffman (Sr., Bloomington North, IL) - 15:39
Tim Schoch (Sr., Bloomington North, IL) - 15:40
Top 5 Boys Teams
Neuqua Valley (IL) - 71
LaPorte (IN) - 93
Carmel (IN) - 110
Northridge (IN) - 149
Bloomington North (IN) - 166
Top 5 Individual Girls
1. Alex Banfich (Sr., Culver Acadamies, IN) - 18:05
2. Megan Ranegar (Jr., Valparaiso, IN) - 18:22
3. Elaine Kuckertz (Jr., Hinsdale Central, IL) - 18:24
4. Erika Alpeter (Sr., Hilliard Darby, OH) - 18:26
5. Dana Payonk (So., Lake Central, IN) - 18:32
Top 5 Girils Teams
1. Westfield (IN) - 69
2. Lake Central (IN) - 75
3. Hinsdale Central (IL) - 106
4. Carmel (IN) - 126
5. Northridge (IN) - 165