Cross country: Pinks, Conley in top 20 at districts
Cross Country ends in districts
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
Senior Tanner Pinks just missed out on advancing to regionals as the Bluffton cross country season came to an end in the OHSAA District Meet.
Pinks was the top Pirate, finishing in 18th place. Individuals finishing in the top 16 qualify for Regionals. As a team, the Pirates finished in sixth place.
Pirate Individual Finishes :
Tanner Pinks - 18th place - 18:25
Elijah Conley - 19 - 18:32
Ethan Bogart - 42 - 19:58
Derek Swartzlander - 54 - 20:42
Sumner Kibele - 56 - 20:48
Caleb McKenzie - 58 - 20:54
Trey Boblitt - 76 - 22:40
In the girls District Meet, freshman Caitlyn Dailey finished 49th at 24:52 to finish her great season.
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