Concord Athletic Department

On Saturday, the Concord Cross Country Athletes traveled to Sturgis, Michigan, for the Sturgis Kiwanis Cross Country Invitational. The weather was perfect, with no wind, sunshine, and a temperature of about 40 degrees. Overall, 19 schools competed, but when the results were tallied, Division 1 & 2 Schools were split from Division 3 & 4 Schools. After the results were tallied, the High School Boys Team Scores were: 1. Centerville 26, 2. Quincy 63, 3. Bronson 75, 4. Constantine 100, 5. Concord 101, 6. Niles Brandywine 148 Earning medals for the Boys were Keaton Smith, who was 10th, and Jase Herendeen, who was 11th with his fastest time ever. In 24th was Kadin Shook; in 33rd was Zane Jason, with his fastest time of the season; and in 43rd was Brandon Watkins, who ran his fastest time ever. Way to compete today, guys! All four of our Lady runners earned medals. Leading the way was Audrey Pyle, who finished in first place with her fastest time of the season. Also running her fastest time of the season was Audrey Rinehart, who finished in 5th place. Braelynn Thorrez had an outstanding race, running her fastest time ever to finish in 8th place, and Olivia Chadwell came in 14th, also running her fastest time ever. Way to go, Ladies! We now look forward to and prepare for our trip to Ella Sharp Park on October 30th, where we will be competing in the MHSAA regional meet, with the opportunity to qualify for the 2026 State Meet on November 7th. The High School Girls Team Scores were: 1. Bronson 61, 2. Concord 64, 3. Centerville 80, 4. Constantine 82, 5. Quincy 101, 6. Niles Brandywine 107