Class AA XC State Champion Michaela Reinhart rolled a 17:47.27 to win the KYtrackXC.com 5K Showdown at Christian Academy tonight in Louisville. Her time ranks her 3rd overall after 5 years of the event. She led a group of 6 girls under the 19 minute mark.
2014 Class AAA XC State Champ Brennan Fields took the win with a 15:27.20 beating out Jarit Perkins from Barr-Reeve (IN.) He led 9 below the elusive 16 minute barrier.
The annual 5K is part of the opening night of the Harry Greschel Invitational hosted by Christian Academy. Check back tonight for more coverage of the event.
Elite performances from this session
Girls Highlights
- 5,000 Meter Run - Michaela Reinhart (Lexington Catholic) 17:47.27; Alena Sapienza-Wright (duPont Manual) 18:26.50; Jenna Strange (Tates Creek) 18:34.02; Kendall Hayes(Lexington Christian) 18:38.71; Brittney Hansen (Bowling Green) 18:44.33; Clara Lynch (Christian Academy (Louisville)) 18:47.84; Rachel Curry (Male) 19:04.96; Renee Svec (St. Henry District) 19:13.19; Abby Reburn (Sacred Heart Academy) 19:15.37; Haley Holbrook (Beechwood) 19:20.51;
Boys Highlights
- 5,000 Meter Run - Brennan Fields (Madison Central) 15:27.20; Jarit Perkins (Barr-Reeve High School) 15:34.45; Alex Mortimer (Tates Creek) 15:34.93; Ryan Guenthner (St. Xavier (Lou)) 15:44.58; Patrick Schaefer (St. Xavier (Lou)) 15:45.79; Keeton Thornsberry (Holy Cross (Louisville)) 15:46.94; Zachary Larkin (St. Xavier (Lou)) 15:49.86; Adam Huff (Lexington Christian) 15:51.69; Kyle Sprague (Tates Creek) 15:56.41;