MITCHELVILLE — The Gladbrook-Reinbeck and GMG cross country teams both competed in the highly competitive Class 1A state qualifier hosted Thursday, Oct. 22, by Colfax-Mingo at Thomas Mitchell Park near Mitchellville.

In the girls race, GMG’s Grace Mathern, a sophomore, scored 21st in 23:19.32, while Gladbrook-Reinbeck freshman Colbie Fevold was 60th in 27:09.99.

Colfax-Mingo’s Ashlynn Hosbond won the girls individual crown in 20:10.56, followed by Jayden Peters of Collins-Maxwell (20:13.99), Ava Anderson of Montezuma (20:24.08), Summer Isley of Pleasantville (20:40.86) and Adaline Jolly of Collins-Maxwell (20:42.13).

Fourth-ranked Collins-Maxwell claimed the team title with 57 points, No. 16 Earlham was second at 94, and No. 17 North Tama took third with 109 points – narrowly missing out on a team state berth in a repeat of last season.

In the boys race, No. 8 Earlham (27), No. 3 Baxter (45) and No. 20 BGM (100) earned team qualification. Gladbrook-Reinbeck (229) placed ninth out of a dozen scoring teams.

Baxter’s Max Handorf won the boys crown in 16:50.38, followed by his teammate Brecken Fisher (17:09.72). Earlham’s David Nichols (17:23.80), Braxton Swain (17:38.57), Dawson Braet (17:44.39) and Andrew Van Zee (17:46.88) took third through sixth in a pack. Tenth-place Zach Veiseth of North Mahaska was the final individual qualifier for the boys (18:10.97).

G-R sophomore Caleb Pifkin was the top finisher for the Rebels, placing 23rd in 19:09.36. His teammate, senior Caleb Bowser came in 37th in 20:13.16.

GMG’s lone boys runner, senior Braylon Darter, took 57th in a season-best 22:10.30.