MASON CITY – Paced by season-long leaders Shiggo Shadin and Monse Chapula, the Indian Hills women’s cross country squad finished third in yesterday’s Trent Smith Invitational in Mason City.
Shadin, who has been the Warriors’ top finisher in all three meets this fall, set the standard for IHCC again as the Des Moines native finished in fourth place in the individual race, clocking in at 21:55.71. Chapula’s outstanding freshman campaign continued for the Warriors, as she wasn’t far behind as the Ottumwa native came in seventh with a time of 22:34.01.
“Shiggo and Monse continue to be consistent leaders up front for us,” said IHCC Head Coach, Brent Ewing.
Overall, Friday was the most consistent team performance by the Warriors, as four of the five IHCC runners set season bests or personal bests on the day, a fact that wasn’t lost on Ewing.
“Seeing four of five of our women set personal or season’s best marks is encouraging,” Ewing said. “I’m really excited to see how our women do as we get closer to the post season.”
Arguably the most impressive individual improvement for Ewing’s troops came from freshman Addy Dykstra. For the second meet in a row, the former Oskaloosa prep shaved a minute off of her previous season best. Friday’s mark of 24:59.40 earned Dykstra 14th place overall and put her in the top three performers for the Warriors for the first time this season.
“Addy has improved her marks substantially from the first two meets,” Ewing added. “That’s a huge meet for her.”
IHCC will now prepare for its home meet as the Warriors will host the Indian Hills Invitational this Friday, Oct. 16. The women’s portion of the event to be held at Cedar Creek Golf Course begins at 4 p.m. with the men’s race to begin at 4:45 p.m.
Indian Hills
4 Shiggo Shadin, So 21:55.71
7 Monse Chapula, Fr 22:34.01
14 Addy Dykstra, Fr 24:59.40
18 Julie Granahan, Fr 26:08.72
23 Sydney Schlarbaum, So 29:59.71