By Coastal Breeze News Staff

It was perfect weather for a cross country race and Mackle Park was in top shape for hosting this race. Approximately 500 runners were expected from schools in Collier and Lee County. Listed below are the top four runners with times for first place. Lely High School boys dominated their division and Lely also earned the first

place time for girls thanks to Rosie Poling who edged out Lisa Tomaino from Seacrest on the backside of the course around Mackle Lake. There was competition between teams, but between individual runners as well. This was proven when one young man was overheard congratulating an opponent on a well-run race. A sign of good sportsmanship which also reflects on a well-run race. Although Coach Roger Raymond could not be present due to a recent injury and subsequent surgery, he was there in spirit. Capable Coach Chris Boggs and MICMS teacher Karen Raymond assisted with the race along with numerous volunteers.

High School Boys:

1.) Jesus Hernandez – Lely 17.31.44

2.) Andrew LeMay – Seacrest

3.) Tony Porter – Lely

4.) Santiago Ospina – Lely

High School Girls:

1.)

Rosie Poling – Lely 19.51.09

2.) Lindsay Tomaino – Community School of Naples

3.) Ekatarina Loshkareva – Community School of Naples

4.) Jillian Richter – Evangelical

Middle School Boys:

1.) Peter Charles – Golden Gate 11.22.41

2.) Andrew Shepherd – North Naples

3.) Dylan Clark – East Naples

4.) Nick Kamen – Oakridge Middle

Middle School Girls:

1.) Sierra Oliveira – Evangelical 13.03.36

2.) Meredith Rice – Pine Ridge

3.) Alexis Gonzalez – Oasis Charter

4.) Grace Scott – First Baptist