10/15/2026
Congrats runners!
Here is an update from the cross country coach -
Girls Cross Country Closes Season With Dominant Win In Rapid River
RAPID RIVER, MI — The St. Francis de Sales Raiders Middle School cross country club is closing out their 2026 season on a high note following a dominant win at the Rapid River Invitational. Seven middle schools competed on Wednesday night on the sandy 1.9-mile course in Rapid River.
The girls' team finished 1st overall with a score of 26 points, comfortably outpacing Mid Peninsula (45) and Superior Central (53). The boys' squad finished 4th with a score of 88 points.
Four Raiders earned medals by placing in the top 10 of the girls' race. Leading the way for the Raiders was Annabelle LaFoille, who captured 2nd place overall with a personal-best time of 13:24.2. Joining her in the top 10 were Brielle Partyka (4th, 13:29.3), June Schlabach (5th, 13:55.0), and Alia Segerstrom (10th, 14:48.1). All four medalists ran personal-best races.
The Wood brothers were the top finishers for the boys, crossing the line back-to-back in 12th and 13th place. Wyatt Wood paced the boys' squad with a time of 14:18.3, followed immediately by Austin Wood, who clocked a personal-best 14:22.8.
Showcasing the team's continuous improvement, Josie Brewster, Aleyah Pierce, Annie Schlabach, Sabree Fleagle, Jameson Ross, and Jase Abrahamson also secured new personal or season-best times in Rapid River.
The final meet of the Raiders' season is the Rudyard Autumn Classic on Saturday, October 17. The meet is scheduled to feature 18 middle school teams from the Upper and Lower Peninsulas.
Complete meet results are as follows: Annabelle LaFoille 13:24.2; Brielle Partyka 13:29.3; June Schlabach 13:55.0; Wyatt Wood 14:18.3; Austin Wood 14:22.8; Alia Segerstrom 14:48.1; Josie Brewster 15:21.9; Aleyah Pierce 16:05.4; Brayden Pierce 16:14.0; Annie Schlabach 16:55.4; Emma Hoeve 16:56.7; Sabree Fleagle 16:59.5; Jameson Ross 17:46.0; Jase Abrahamson 20:24.4; DJ Post 23:51.5; Izaiah Post 23:54.7; and Amelia Noble 26:04.1.