Local runners compete at cross country state tournament

Local high school runners shine at Missouri State Cross Country finals. Meadow Heights' Alexander Seigel leads with a 34th place finish, while Leopold's Elise VanderMierden impresses in the girls' race.

Leopold's Josh Horrell, left, and Elise VanderMierden both competed at the MSHSAA State Class 1 competition Nov. 8.Submitted

A sign near the Dollar General north of Patton encourages the state-bound Meadow Heights cross country runners.Daniel Winningham~The Banner Press

Several high school boys finished the cross country season in the Missouri High School Athletic Association’s State competition held Nov. 8 at Gans Creek Country Course in Columbia.

Meadow Heights had four boys in the Class 1 competition, while seniors from Leopold and Zalma also completed in the Class 1 final.

The Panthers’ top finisher was Alexander Seigel (18:04.8, 34th), and his teammates who finished were freshman Austin Umfleet (19:02.4, 75th), freshman Jamey Golden (19:32.5, 99th) and Kamden Hays (22:31.3, 166th).

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Leopold senior Josh Horrell was 110th (19:50.8) while Zalma senior Nate Borders was 128th (20:21.2).

Girls results

Leopold junior Elise VanderMierden was 39th (18:20.6) in the girls’ race, which had 153 finishers.

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