The Eagles Cross Country team competed against 9 other Christian schools at the annual Christian School Invitational. For decades, this invitational has provided an opportunity for believers to gather and use their God-given talents to bring Him glory! What a blessing! The varsity girls moved up nicely during the 5k race easily securing the victory with all five scores in the top 10. Ellie Scholma led the way finishing 1st in 18:43. She was followed by Lilah Poel in 4th (19:33), Annika Terbeek in 6th (19:38), Zoe Hoekstra in 8th (19:56) and Lucy Waalkes in 10th (19:58). Lydia Visker (16th with a PR of 20:40) and Joy Van Wyk (23rd with a PR of 20:59) rounded out the varsity.

The JV girl's team ran with heart and finished second. The team was led by Willa Peterson who finished 3rd with a PR of 21:53. She was followed closely by Eva Lindstrom in 4th (with a PR of 21:55), Vivi Duncon in 8th (22:04), Maggie Scholma in 10th (with a PR of 22:32), and Gwyn Artz in 11th in (22:33). Sonia Tatko, Mia Roe, Alena Sportel, Maria Martinez, Cecilia Morales Blay, Makayla Wynbeek, and Natalia Oren all ran a lifetime personal record (PR).

Eagles Cross Country will compete again on Friday, September 13 at the Ottawa Hills Invitational at Riverside Park.