27 runners qualify for cross-country provincials
CARDSTON, AB — Several local runners have qualified for Cross Country provincials.
The Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association South Zone Championships were held in Cardston on Wednesday. Multiple students at area schools finished in the top 18 in their divisions, earning a spot in Provincials next week.
Eagle Butte High School saw the most students qualify for provincials with 16. In the junior ranks, Josie Drefs was the only girl from the school to qualify, finishing in 9th place, while Brandan Olson (5th), Kaden Rath (6th) and Levi Hart all qualified in the junior boys category.
In the intermediate category, Tianha Blaquiere finished in sixth place to earn her spot at provincials , while Gavin Derksen (16th) and Aiden Heller (17th) qualified for the boys.