HOULTON, Maine — The boys and girls of the co-operative “Greater Houlton” varsity cross country squad played host to several teams from around the area on Friday, Sept. 4 at Houlton’s Community Park and RSU 29’s Bird Farm trail system.
The Shiretowners, coming off of last year’s campaign as Class C champions, successfully defended the home turf with a considerable point differential over Class B rivals Presque Isle High School and Caribou High School.
The Lady Shires did a lot of work rebuilding the team from a year ago but a mid-race injury to the front runner spoiled the debut. Despite the circumstances many were able to rise up and race to new personal bests and still finish with a strong showing.
Houlton boys results:
2. Nathan Brady JR Houlton/GHCA 17:22.40
4. Malachi Witmer SR Houlton/GHCA 17:35.05
5. Logan Witmer SO Houlton/GHCA 17:48.76
6. Wyatt Quint SO Houlton/GHCA 17:55.85
7. Brayden Drake SR Houlton/GHCA 18:00.30
14. Stephen Cormier FR Houlton/GHCA 20:09.61
19. Lucas McPhee FR Houlton/GHCA 22:09.88
JV 3 Victor Burlock SO Houlton/GHCA 24:04.07
Teams: 1. Houlton 24, 2. Caribou 36, 3. Presque Isle 71, 4. Calais 104, no score Washburn, MSSM, Central Aroostook, Fort Kent
Houlton girls results:
16. Charlotte Estabrook FR Houlton/GHCA 26:59.16 16
18. Isabella McCarthy JR Houlton/GHCA 27:26.90 18
19. Dalylah Mincey SR Houlton/GHCA 27:27.84 19
22. Kaley Whitman JR Houlton/GHCA 32:39.23 21
24. Alaina Locker SO Houlton/GHCA 37:52.28 23
25. Sandra Quinlan SO Houlton/GHCA 44:06.69 24
Teams: 1. Presque Isle 24, 2. Caribou 35, 3. Calais 74, 4. Houlton 97, no score Washburn, MSSM, Central Aroostook, Fort Kent
Full meet results are available at https://me.milesplit.com/results.
The Shires next head to UMPI on Friday, Sept. 11 to compete at the Presque Isle Invitational against primarily Class B Penobscot Valley Conference opponents. The Houlton Middle School team is in action at the same location on Sept. 9 against opponents from the Aroostook League.
