Favorable autumn temperatures and fast footing set the stage on Tuesday as the Oswego cross country program traveled north for the Humboldt Invitational. Competing in their fourth meet of the season, Oswego runners took full advantage of the cooler weather, collecting three individual medals, a team runner-up plaque, and a staggering 13 season-best times across all divisions.
Volmer Leads the Way for 7th-Grade Boys
The action opened with the seventh-grade divisions, where Leyton Volmer once again proved to be a pacesetter. Running near the front from the opening gun, Volmer locked down an impressive second-place overall finish to secure Oswego’s first medal of the meet.
Teammate Benjamyn Hiben delivered a solid effort to cross the tape in 17th place, while Jaden Perona rounded out the Oswego lineup with a gritty 30th-place run.
Pack Running Drives 7th-Grade Girls to Second Place Team Finish
Oswego’s seventh-grade girls showcased the power of disciplined pack running, fielding six athletes who consistently challenged the middle of the field. Abby Holler paced the squad, earning a strong 14th-place finish.
Holler’s teammates followed in rapid succession, packing the chute to shut down opposing scorers:
- Annie Reynolds – 20th
- Faith Reynolds – 23rd
- Journey Murphy – 25th
- Emma Wells – 26th
- Willow Baty – 30th
That tight grouping proved decisive in the team standings, propelling the seventh-grade girls to a well-earned second-place overall team finish.
Clifton Takes Bronze in 8th-Grade Field
In the eighth-grade girls’ race, Paris Clifton turned in one of the afternoon’s standout performances. Clifton stayed composed through the hills to grab third place, bringing home the program’s second medal of the afternoon. Brooklynn Hiben followed with an authoritative 14th-place finish, while Karma Cunningham crossed the line in 23rd.
On the boys’ side of the eighth-grade division, Ivan Wells represented Oswego as an individual competitor, running a focused, independent race to finish 33rd overall.
Morrison Sisters Anchor High School JV Division
Oswego also made its presence felt at the high school level with a pair of competitors in the junior varsity girls’ race. Shaylee Morrison led the effort, capturing 16th place to secure Oswego’s third individual medal of the day. Echo Morrison closed out the high school entries with a steady 25th-place finish.
Record-Breaking Day on the Course
Beyond team standings and medals, Tuesday served as a major benchmark for individual development. Out of the 15 Oswego athletes who laced up at Humboldt, an incredible 13 clocked personal season-best times:
- Shaylee Morrison
- Paris Clifton
- Brooklynn Hiben
- Karma Cunningham
- Leyton Volmer
- Abby Holler
- Ivan Wells
- Jaden Perona
- Journey Murphy
- Annie Reynolds
- Emma Wells
- Faith Reynolds
- Willow Baty
The Oswego coaching staff credited both the athletes’ relentless work ethic in training and the dedicated community behind them, extending a special thank-you to the parents who traveled to provide water, post-race nutrition, and constant encouragement along the course.
With times continuing to drop as the calendar turns toward mid-season form, Oswego looks to carry this momentum into their next regular-season challenge.Favorable autumn temperatures and fast footing set the stage on Tuesday as the Oswego cross country program traveled north for the Humboldt Invitational. Competing in their fourth meet of the season, Oswego runners took full advantage of the cooler weather, collecting three individual medals, a team runner-up plaque, and a staggering 13 season-best times across all divisions.
