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Riverside Runners Shine at Harlan Cross Country Invitational

Area cross country teams showcased their talent at the Harlan Golf & Country Club, with Riverside's Dawson Henderson shining brightly by finishing 10th in the boys' race. Discover how local runners performed and the community spirit at this year's Invitational!

Zach Hammer

Sep 30, 2024 — 1 min read

HARLAN – Area cross country teams gathered at the Harlan Golf & Country Club for the annual Harlan Cross Country Invitational on Saturday.

Dawson Henderson from Riverside secured the top local boys' finish, placing 10th with a time of 17:25.55, just ahead of his brother Brody in 11th. Riverside's team took third place overall.

Atlantic's Katrina Williams led the Trojan girls, finishing 43rd to help her team secure a seventh-place finish. Riverside's Ivianaa Schechinger was another standout, finishing 33rd.

Lewis Central dominated the boys' race with four runners in the top 10, while Woodbine trailed by a significant margin.

This event not only showcased local talents but also fostered community support for our young athletes.

For the complete results and highlights, check out the full article on the Harlan Insider: Read more here.

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