The Fort Morgan boys cross country team showcased its potential at the Wiggins Invite on October 11, finishing fourth overall. With the regional races approaching, every performance is critical for the athletes. The boys’ team featured impressive individual finishes, highlighting the strength and competitiveness of Fort Morgan’s runners.
In the boys’ race, junior Jovanny Ramirez led the team with a seventh-place finish, completing the course in 17 minutes, 55.30 seconds. Close behind, junior Andrew Estrada finished twelfth with a time of 18:22.30. Freshman Dane Skovgaard also made a significant contribution, securing 17th place at 18:40.70. Other notable performances included freshman Alfredo Del Campo in 30th place with a time of 19:37.20, junior Ethan Skovgaard in 40th at 20:05.30, and sophomore Nahkohe Bohling finishing 51st with 21:06.00.
In the overall team standings, Wiggins claimed victory with a score of 41 points, while Fort Morgan followed with 82 points, placing behind Twin Peaks at 76 and Clear Creek at 79.
Impressive Performances from the Girls Team
The Fort Morgan girls cross country team, though smaller with only three runners, also delivered commendable performances. Freshman Nanuk Bohling stood out by securing sixth place with a time of 20:47.90. Senior MaryAnn Hill finished 29th, clocking in at 23:35.00, while senior Sarai Garcia placed 40th with a time of 24:49.30.
The Mustangs will next compete at the Class 4A Region 4 race on October 12, held at Monfort Park in Greeley. The team aims to secure a spot among the top four teams or the top 15 individual runners to qualify for the state championships.
The Fort Morgan boys soccer team, on the other hand, faced challenges in recent weeks. After a promising streak of four wins and one draw from September 16 to October 7, the Mustangs have since suffered two losses, falling to Weld Central 2-0 and Frontier Academy 3-1. Currently, the team holds a record of 5-5-1 for the season, placing them at No. 42 in the Colorado High School Activities Association’s Selection & Seeding Index, just ten spots shy of qualifying for the postseason.
As both the cross country and soccer seasons progress, Fort Morgan’s athletes remain focused on improving their performances and achieving their goals in the coming competitions.
