Chris Derrick Beats Mike Fout at Culver Invitational; Alex Banfich Wins Easily

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