Alpena cross country raced at the Dwayne Rau Memorial Invitational on Thursday, August 30. Ogemaw Heights hosted the event. 12 teams were in attendance.

Alpena Boys placed 1st overall with Josh Smith winning the race. His time placed him #9 in the Top 100 All Time racers on this 30 year course. The boys competed strong in their first showing. Many of them bested their times from last year on this course. Many of them earned medals as well! Rounding out the varsity 7 were Drew Seabase 3rd place, Jacob Kochanski ( a freshman), Sam Tuscher, Clay Donajkowski, Jimmy Decker, and Zach Zaborney. A very strong and well rounded team. 

Alpena girls placed 2nd overall; first in their large school division  Mandy Boyd finished first for the lady wildcats placing 2nd overall. Madi Szymanski, a freshman, placed 3rd overall with the 2nd fastest freshman time in Alpena history.  Rounding out the varsity were Kaylee Rondeau, Tiffany Foster, Alexis Reynolds, Marley McGuire and Maggie Thayer! A very young team with only one senior in the mix!  Many great expectations as this teams challenges each other and grows.

The Wildcat runners will race next Saturday at the Lancer Invitational in Midland