Pacelli boys win Small School Title at SPASH Invitational
The 11th-ranked Pacelli Catholic High School boys cross country team won the Small School Division at the SPASH Panther Invitational at Standing Rocks County Park Saturday, Sept. 14. Team members are: Gabe Hoerter, Adam Eiden, Ben Haemmerle, Jay Engebretson, Sam Grywacz and Jacob Zimmerman. Not pictured is Mitchell Jensen. (John Kemmeter photo)
Portage County Gazette
By John Kemmeter
The Pacelli Catholic High School boys cross country team won the Small School Division at the SPASH Panther Invitational at Standing Rocks County Park Saturday, Sept. 14.
The 11th-ranked Cardinals totaled 224 points to finish seventh overall and win the Small School Title over Auburndale (262), Rosholt (302), Amherst (396) and Iola-Scandinavia (411).
Freshman Gabe Hoerter finished 22nd overall in 17:48.5 to lead Pacelli, followed by junior Jay Engebretson (34th), freshman Adam Eiden (40th), junior Sam Grywacz (56th), sophomore Ben Haemmerle (87th), junior Jacob Zimmerman (116th) and senior Mitchell Jensen (117th).
Pacelli freshman Gabe Hoerter (right) battles with SPASH sophomore Kyle Franz down the stretch of the SPASH Panther Invitational at Standing Rocks County Park Saturday, Sept. 14. (John Kemmeter photo)
Senior Katy Czerwinski finished 108th for the Pacelli girls cross country team.
Senior Katy Czerwinski approaches the finish line for the Pacelli Catholic High School girls cross country team at the SPASH Panther Invitational at Standing Rocks County Park Saturday, Sept. 14. (John Kemmeter photo)
Pacelli junior Jay Engebretson (18:11.2) edged Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln senior Zac Hamel (18:11.6) to finish 34th at the SPASH Panther Invitational at Standing Rocks County Park Saturday, Sept. 14. (John Kemmeter photo)
