The Reeths-Puffer girls cross country team can see a clear path toward moving up in the O-K Green conference standings.
The Rockets finished fifth out of seven teams with 102 points on Tuesday at the first O-K Green Jamboree of the season at Reeths-Puffer.
But the Rockets were only six points behind third place Mona Shores and two points behind fourth-place Holland. That means they are within shooting distance of third place, behind Zeeland East and Zeeland West, the two conference powerhouses that finished first and second on Tuesday, respectively.
R-P's Jersi Bilek
“Working on our individual races let us get some new teams in sight, with Holland and Mona Shores being only 6 points away!” said R-P Coach Lindsay Keefe. “I am excited to help the girls start chasing down specific jerseys so we can work on our team placement! I am very proud of how this team is growing and working together!”
R-P sophomore Jersi Bilek continued her strong start to the season by finishing sixth individually with a time of 21:03. Freshman Gabrielle Chevez took 14th place with a time of 22:50.
Darcy Keefe was 24th overall at 23:38, Adrienne Fluette was 31st at 23:48 and Charli Belinger was 51st with a time of 27:25.
