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Oct 24, 2024

Maȟpíya Lúta Middle School Cross Country Team Finishes Season on a High Note with Championship Titles and Individual Honors

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The Maȟpíya Lúta Cross Country team wrapped up an impressive season, highlighted by standout performances from both the girls’ and boys’ teams. The 5th/6th grade girls secured back-to-back championship titles, led by Gracie, who dominated the season by winning every race. Her teammate, Kimimela, was right behind her, finishing 2nd in every race, cementing the duo as a formidable force in the conference.

Joining them on the podium, Gia consistently placed in the top 5 throughout the season, while Ruth rounded out the team with a 16th-place finish in the final race. Ruth’s remarkable improvement from last season showcased her hard work and determination. Notably, all four of these talented runners have been together since they were two years old in Maȟpíya Lúta’s preschool immersion class, growing not only as athletes but also as lifelong friends.

On the boys’ side, the 5th/6th grade division saw strong finishes from Diyari, who placed 26th, and Alee, who came in just behind him at 30th. Both boys showed tremendous progress over the season in their first year as 5th graders, setting a solid foundation for future success.

In the 7th/8th grade division, Bryghton continued his stellar season, placing 3rd in the championship race. He never finished below 5th in any race, an impressive feat for a 7th grader competing at such a high level. Hoksila battled his way to a 6th-place finish, proving himself to be another 7th grader with amazing promise as a runner, while Jordan also had a great race, placing 14th on a challenging course.

As the season comes to a close, the Maȟpíya Lúta cross country team is already looking ahead with excitement. Some of these young athletes will be moving on to high school next year, where they will continue to build on their successes. Special thanks to Coach Sierra for her dedication and hard work, helping the runners improve throughout the season and achieve such remarkable results.

The future looks bright for Maȟpíya Lúta Cross Country, and we can’t wait to see what these talented athletes will accomplish next!