Clear Lake cross country winners saw their season come to an end at District competition held Thursday, Oct. 18, at Estherville.
In the boys race, the Lions finished eighth in what was a very competitive field. There were four ranked teams in both the boys and girls races. The Clear Lake girls were 11th in the team race.
“Our kids ran hard, but we were hoping for a little higher finish as a team,” said Coach Jerry Morris.
The boys showed great parity, with the five runners figuring in the scoring all placing within the top 55.
The Lions were lead by freshman Grant Peterson, who was 36th in 19:01. Alex Schwichtenberg was close behind, finishing 42nd in 19:09. Ryan Iverson was clocked in 19:30 for 50th place, while Zach Bartlett was 53rd in 19:34 and Jake Kolker was 55th in 19:42.
“This was the last race for Jake Kolker, a senior who has run for four years and has been a four-year letterwinner,” noted Morris.
Joel Schwichtenberg and Payton Hand also participated for the Lions, placing 65th and 70th respectively in 20:16 and 20:59.
Brita Hand was the top finisher for the Lion girls, placing 23rd in 18:35. Vanessa Ruiz was next in 20:08 to place 56th. Gracie Bojorquez was 66th in 21:28, Laura Fyfe was 69th in 21:42 and Sara Jo Raner was 75th in 26:14.
“Laura Fyfe ran her last cross country race for Clear Lake as the only senior on the girls team,” noted the coach.
The top three teams, as well as individuals placing in the top 10, advance to the State Meet Saturday, Oct. 27, in Fort Dodge.

Boys results
Algona 80, Spirit Lake 80, Spencer 82, Garner-Hayfield 100, Sioux City Heelan 120, Storm Lake 133, LeMars 178, Clear Lake 236, Sergeant Bluff 248, Forest City 259, Estherville 295, Iowa Falls 334.

Girls results
Estherville 47, Spirit Lake 61, Sioux City Heelan 73, Garner-Hayfield 109, Iowa Falls 125, Spencer 158, Algona 200, Forest City 209, Storm Lake 238, LeMars 255, Clear Lake 286, Sergeant Bluff inc.