Kodiaks secure strong second place finishes at Quincy Invite

QUINCY — The Cascade Kodiaks cross country team demonstrated its strength at the Quincy Invite on Thursday, securing second place finishes in both the boys' and girls' varsity races.

In the 5,000-meter varsity boys event, Cascade was led by senior Benjamin Jerome, who finished fourth overall with a time of 17:27.04. The team's depth was evident as freshman Lane Bedard (16th, 18:17.20) and freshman Kolston Breaux (21st, 18:35.67) also placed in the top 25.

The Cascade girls team put on an equally impressive performance. Senior Caroline Menna led the charge, finishing second overall with a time of 20:57.40. She was followed closely by senior Grace McDevitt, who placed fourth with a time of 21:28.10.

Cascade's solid team performances were further bolstered by senior Alice Farrell, who finished ninth in the girls' race with a time of 22:33.05.

The Kodiaks finished behind Ellensburg in both team standings, with their boys scoring 97 points and the girls 47 points.

The Quincy Invite, held at Colockum Ridge Golf Course, featured teams from across central Washington, providing an early-season test for the region's top programs. Cascade's strong showing positions them as a team to watch as the season progresses.