Soldotna and Kenai cross country running teams meet on the Tsalteshi Trails on Wednesday for a dual competition on a 3.5-kilometer course. The meet on Wednesday replacing the Homer Invitational for both Kenai and SoHi, providing an off-weekend for the Labor Day weekend.
In the girls race, Kenai’s Jayna Boonstra topped the field posting a time of 13:43; SoHi”s Jordan Strausbaugh also posted a 13:43 in a photo-finish. The top boys time was turned-in by Kenai’s Jack Laker completing the 3.5K course in 12:09 followed by SoHi’s Nathanael Johnson in 12:26.
The Kenai girls recorded 23 points for the team victory; the Kenai boys recorded 26 points for the win.
Soldotna-Kenai Dual Meet @ Tsalteshi Trails
Kenai Girls 23, Soldotna Girls 32
1. Jayna Boonstra, Ken, 13 minutes, 43 seconds; 2. Jordan Strausbaugh, Sol, 13:43; 3. Leah Fallon, Ken, 14:31; 4. Emilee Wilson, Ken, 14:55; 5. Summer Foster, Ken, 15:01; 6. Jordan Ruffner, Sol, 15:18; 7. Kaytlin McAnelly, Sol, 15:34; 8. Kaidence Shaeffer, Sol, 16:10; 9. Sonia Montague, Sol, 16:42; 10. Mya Taylor, Ken, 16:48; 11. Megan Wittom, Sol, 16:49; 12. Gabbie Tews, Ken, 16:52; 13. Carson Dement, Sol, 16:57; 14. Ariana Cannava, Sol, 17:15; 15. Avery Cuifo, Sol, 17:23; 16. Ashley Dahlman, Sol, 17:54; 17. Adele Tacey, Sol, 17:59; 18. Leanne Gordon, Sol, 18:49; 19. Lynnea Hack, Ken, 20:28; 20. Elia Ortiz Diez, Ken, 22:50; 21. Haewon Hong, Sol, 30:19; 22. Dady Thisakulwong, Sol, 30:40; 23. Katie Nye, Sol, 41:22.
Kenai Boys 26, Soldotna Boys 29
1. Jack Laker, Ken, 12:09; 2. Nathanael Johnson, Sol, 12:26; 3. Joe Hamilton, Ken, 12:27; 4. Tyler Hippchen, Ken, 12:31; 5. Quinn Cox, Sol, 12:42; 6. Jonathan Gordon, Sol, 12:44; 7. Levi Mickelson, Sol, 13:05; 8. Armands Vekjses, Ken, 13:05; 9. Avery Willets, Sol, 13:14; 10. Nathan Haakenson, Ken, 13:30; 11. Trenton Boots, Sol, 13:40; 12. Robert Carson, Ken, 13:47; 13. Zane Tews, Ken, 14:05; 14. Andrew Cox, Sol, 14:05; 15. Carter Cannava, Sol, 14:36; 16. Zane Pellegrom, Ken, 14:43; 17. Finnley Loop, Sol, 14:54; 18. Tusstin Keller, Sol, 15:03; 19. Gauge Gunning, Sol, 15:26; 20. Elijah Cooper, Ken, 15:41; 21. Elliot Hanson, Ken, 17:50; 22. Trenton Towarak, Sol, 17:51; 23. Joe Holt, Sol, 17:52; 24. Eli Castro, Ken, 18:26; 25. Ollie Boersma, Sol, 18:42; 26. Caleb Wohlers, Sol, 18:43; 27. Carter Kincaid, Sol, 19:00; 28. Ryan Jennissen, Sol, 20:57.