The Crusader Challenge cross country meet on Tuesday brought together several area programs, including Southern Door, Kewaunee, Algoma, and Gibraltar, with Sheboygan Lutheran hosting. Once again, Kewaunee’s Hannah Miller stole the spotlight, claiming first place in the girls’ 5,000-meter race with a sub-20-minute performance of 19:36. Despite Miller’s win, the Storm settled for second place in the team standings with 88 points, just behind Southern Door’s 72.
Southern Door’s depth proved crucial, placing three runners in the top 12 to secure the team title. Emma Bousley (7th, 21:08.40) led the way, followed by freshmen Malaina Veeser (10th, 21:31.90) and Skya Scrimgeour (12th, 21:59). Kewaunee’s Noelie El Kout added an 11th-place finish at 21:42.30.
In the boys’ races, Southern Door finished 11th with 309 points, while Kewaunee came in 19th at 462. Leading the way for the Eagles was Owen Larios Amezquita (23rd, 19:13.70). Gibraltar’s Graham Devoe also turned in a strong showing, finishing 39th in a field of 157.
Algoma and Gibraltar also competed but did not field full teams, as five runners are required for a team score.
With Miller continuing her dominance for Kewaunee and Southern Door’s young core rising quickly, both programs look poised to make postseason noise in the girls’ 5,000-meter race.
