Thursday Sept 11, 2008; Olathe Lake XC Course, Olathe KS Results - Boys - Girls Race Distance Boys 5k, Girls 4k
Olathe Lakes new cross country course was christened with the Olathe North Invitational Thursday, as SM South swept both varsity team titles. Andrew Stevens (SM South) took over from early leader Nathan Sloniker (SM North) to win in 17:31 to Sloniker's 17:33. Olathe South's Keli Russell, Sunflower League champion her freshman year, looks to return to championship form, dominating the race with a 16:24 4k. The course was extremely difficult, including a 440 yard climb from Olathe Lake to the course's finish loop.
Highlights
Shawnee Mission South sweeps team titles
Andrew Stevens (SMS) edges Nathan Sloniker (Shawnee Mission North) for title