Lindbergh Boys And Girls Capture League XC Titles

In the last dual meet of the Seamount League Cross Country season, the Lindbergh Eagles continue to dominate the league by capturing both the boys and girls league championships Saturday at Evergreen High School.

“We continue toward the peak of our training,” said Eagles Head Coach Jef Rettmann. The boys are currently ranked first and the girls ranked seventh in the 2A Coaches Cross Country Poll this week. “We are getting better and not taking races for granted, we know we can qualify for state,” said.

Lindbergh seniors Luke Garcia and Mohamud Abdi battled the entire 3.1 mile course until the very end with Garcia edging out Abdi at the finish line to capture an individual title (16:49.32 to 16:49.78). Teammate Mark Garcia placed third (17:02.38) and Renton’s Aslan DaVault placed fourth (17:17.24). Hazen’s top finisher was Conner Hall in seventh (17:27.46). Overall, Lindbergh’s top-five runners placed in the top eight while Renton’s top-five runners placed in the Top 21.

“Our goal this season is to get the team back to the state championships,” said Renton Head Coach Lance Winmill.

On the girls side, Lindbergh senior — and last year’s 2A girls champion — Sarah Reiter captured her second league girls title (19:47.62), followed by teammate Ann Patti (20:02.09) and Jasmine Fallgreen (20:31.69). Renton’s Joy Barnes finished fifth (21:43.13). Hazen’s top finisher was Keturah Slaugh in seventh (22:40.94). Lindbergh’s front five placed in the top seven spots with an average time of 21:04.79. Hazen’s average time was 23:35.58 and Renton’s 23:45.18.

Final standings:

Boys – Lindbergh 7-0, Renton 6-1, Hazen 5-2, Highline 4-3, Foster/Tyee 2-5, Kennedy 1-6, Evergreen 0-7.

Girls – Lindbergh 7-0, Hazen 6-1, Renton 5-2, Kennedy 4-3, Tyee/Foster/Evergreen no teams

All three teams will compete next Saturday at the 2A/3A Subdistrict at Fort Steilacoom State Park.

For complete Seamount League Cross Country Results: