The girls cross country team placed sixth at the regional meet this past Saturday, moving up from their seventh place regional ranking. Chloe DeRidder (18:59) finished fifth and qualified for the MHSAA State cross country finals taking place next weekend November 4 at Michigan International Speedway.

The rest of the varsity team finished their season with strong performances. Macallie Retan (20:11) placed 26th with a personal record time, followed by Audrey Huff (20:28) in 35th. Kyrstie Celebuski (21:05) and Bella Cardenas (21:30) were next for Grandville in 48th and 57th place respectively, both with personal record times.

Izzy Hernandez led the JV team with a new personal record (22:58), followed by Bradey Harmelink (23:20), Erin Taylor (23:31) who tied her personal record, Odessa Bristol (26:21), and Emma Kusmierski (28:35).

An additional personal record was achieved by Leona Keuvelaar (21:55), and a season best by Jordyn Harrington (22:30).