The Gladbrook-Reinbeck 2026-27 cross country team. Pictured front row: (from left) Grayson Raffield, Colbie Roseland, Coach Jay Beichley, Caleb Pifkin, Braiden Sager, and Mason Wrider. Back row: (from left) Caleb Bowser, Tavin Rudden, and Campbell Gramer. PHOTO BY THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER PHOTOGRAPHY/TFD PHOTO

ELDORA — Gladbrook-Reinbeck sophomore Caleb Pifkin claimed bronze at the South Hardin Invitational, Saturday, Oct. 3, at Pine Lake Country Club.

Pifkin finished in 18 minutes, 54.2 seconds. South Tama’s Max Schirmer was first to the finish line in a time of 18:8.5, holding off South Hamilton senior Jesus Garcia (18:14.0) for the title.

South Hamilton claimed the team title with 52 points, followed by Cedar Ridge Christian (79) and Baxter (98). South Tama was fourth at 103, followed by Woodward Academy (107), East Marshall (108), Gladbrook-Reinbeck (162) and host South Hardin (181).

Behind Pifkin, G-R’s top contributor was Caleb Bowser in 26th place (21:19.7).

GMG’s lone runner, Braylon Darter, took 50th position in 24:25.9.