Muehler Earns Medal as Bullpups Compete at Rim Rock Classic
McPherson cross country teams face elite competition in Lawrence
LAWRENCE – The McPherson High School cross country teams faced top-level competition at the prestigious Rim Rock Classic, with senior Caleb Muehler leading the way by earning a medal with his 18th-place finish in the boys' Gold Division.
Muehler clocked an impressive 16:28 to secure his medal in the highly competitive Gold Division, where the Bullpup boys finished 35th as a team. Kayden Friesen provided solid support with an 18:09 for 146th place, followed by Tripp Pelzel (18:44, 192nd), Jonas Emery (19:45, 236th), Nathan Friesen (20:20, 245th), Isaiah Ortiz (20:33, 247th), and Drake Timson (21:22, 253rd).
The girls' team competed in the Blue Division, placing 27th overall. Kamryn Prescott paced the Lady Bullpups with a 21:53 time for 54th place, while Reesa Whorton followed closely behind in 81st (22:17). Adeline Kramer (23:42, 154th), Eliza Jex (23:51, 167th), and Lindley Jex (28:10, 328th) rounded out the scoring for McPherson.
The Rim Rock Classic, held annually in Lawrence, attracts elite runners from across the region, making any strong performance a notable achievement for the Bullpup program.
RIM ROCK CLASSIC RESULTS
Boys Gold Division - Team 35th
- 18th - Caleb Muehler - 16:28 (Medaled)
- 146th - Kayden Friesen - 18:09
- 192nd - Tripp Pelzel - 18:44
- 236th - Jonas Emery - 19:45
- 245th - Nathan Friesen - 20:20
- 247th - Isaiah Ortiz - 20:33
- 253rd - Drake Timson - 21:22
Girls Blue Division - Team 27th
- 54th - Kamryn Prescott - 21:53
- 81st - Reesa Whorton - 22:17
- 154th - Adeline Kramer - 23:42
- 167th - Eliza Jex - 23:51
- 328th - Lindley Jex - 28:10
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