Bostian Wins State Cross County Title

Prairie Grove junior Bekah Bostian won the Class 4A girls cross country race with a time of 20:03.9. She had placed second in 2016.

Bostian said she was pleased with Friday’s time.

“I was expecting to go a little faster but I might have killed my chances of that by sprinting too much at the beginning,” Bostian said. “I got burned out a little. That hill at the end [of the course]. It’s kind of tough having to sprint up that hill. Other than that, it’s a pretty nice course.”

Bobbie Johnson, a freshman from Huntsville, finished second in 20:22.4.

Heber Springs claimed the team title with a score of 126. West Fork was second with a 131. Pottsville placed third with 154. Pea Ridge was fourth with 166. Prairie Grove was fifth with 179.

For the Lady Tigers: Sarah Myane placed 27th in 23:35.4. Megan Thompson was 33rd in 23:59.2. Oliva Stroud was 47th in 25:15.7. Adamaris Lopez was 71st in 26:29.7. Mary Storile was 77th in 26:47.7. Megan Wilkerson was 95th in 28:36.9.

Boys

The Prairie Grove boys placed sixth in the team standings led by Josh Brant, who placed 16th in 18:29.2. Garrett Wade was 35th in 19:25.27. Kade Mitchell was 38th in 19:29.4. Francisco Estrada was 39th in 19:29.6. Will McFarland was 42nd in 19:31.4. Rex Helmer was 80th in 21:15.3. Keaton Conrad was 81st in 21:21.1.

COURTESY PHOTO The Prairie Grove boys cross country team placed sixth in the team standings at the State 4A meet held last week at Heber Springs.

COURTESY PHOTO The Prairie Grove girls cross country team placed fifth in the team standings at the State 4A meet held last week at Heber Springs. Junior Bekah Bostain won the race.