Aberdeen Christian runner wins at Groton

An Aberdeen Christian runner made the most of his opportunities on Monday in Groton.

Tucker Iwerks took first place in the boys’ division at the Groton Invitational cross country meet. Makayla Zirbel of Waubay-Summit claimed first in the girls’ race. No team points were kept at the event.

“Tucker ran a pretty good race,” said Christian coach David Rohrbach. “I was pleased with how he ran.”

Rohrbach said that the Knights received a good effort from Ezra Aderhold as well, with a top 15 finish.

“It was one of his better races of the year,” said Rohrbach. “He really came out strong. He and Ben Williams both finished at about the same time. We are trying to close the gap between Tucker and our second and third runners as we get down the stretch.”

Aberdeen Christian’s Kiana Lundeen finished 21st in the girls’ race. The meet had just 42 total varsity runners and was a small meet compared to what the Knights had been seeing this season. 

“It was probably the smallest meet we’ve been to all year,” said Rohrbach. 

Next up for the Knights is the Lake Region Conference meet at Ipswich on Oct. 8.

Girls’ Division

Individual Results (4,000 meters): 1. Makayla Zirbel, Waubay-Summit, 16:05; 2. Mariah Volesky, Webster Area, 16:52; 3. Victoria Zirbel, Waubay-Summit, 17:23; 4. Jasmine Schaller, Groton Area, 17:37; 5. Anna Eggers, Rosholt, 17:49; 6. Haley Rithmiller, Webster Area, 17:50; 7. Ashley Fosness, Britton-Hecla, 17:51; 8. Kendra Johnson, Webster Area, 18:05; 9. Hannah Lewandowski, Groton Area, 18:16; 10. Michaela Podoll, Frederick Area, 18:29; 11. Brooklyn Podoll, Frederick Area, 18:57; 12. Hannah Fischbach, Groton Area, 19:03; 13. Brianna Hunt, Webster Area, 19:38; 14. Shyla Henricks, Britton-Hecla, 19:58; 15. Galle Waletich, Britton-Hecla, 20:02; 16. Erin Smith, Groton Area, 20:39; 17. Emily Thompson, Groton Area, 20:45; 18. Laney Ulschmid, Florence-Henry, 21:16; 19. Jenifer Fjeldstad, Groton Area, 21:21; 20. AnneMarie Smith, Groton Area, 21:35; 

21. Kiana Landeen, Aberdeen Christian, 21:48; 22. Kaitlin O’Neill, Groton Area, 21:59; 23. Amanda Greenmeyer, Britton-Hecla, 26:39; 24. Carley Hill, Britton-Hecla, 26:56.

Boys Division

Individual Results (5,000 meters): 1. Tucker Iwerks, Aberdeen Christian, 18:26; 2. Jordan Bauer, Webster Area, 18:35; 3. Brandon Barrett, Britton-Hecla, 19:12; 4. Jeff Wanner, Florence-Henry, 19:44; 5. Alex Leschisin, Webster Area, 19:53; 6. Jeremy Cook, Tiospa Zina, 19:56; 7. Payton Halseid, Tiospa Zina, 19:57; 8. Ty Dunse, Webster Area, 20:03; 9. Conner Fischer, Webster Area, 20:31; 10. Jacob Hernandez, Webster Area, 20:35; 11. Ezra Aderhold, Aberdeen Christian, 20:46; 12. Ben Williams, Aberdeen Christian, 20:47; 13. Jayden Hortness, Webster Area, 20:48; 14. Tristan Anderson, Webster Area, 20:56; 15. Kyle Ewalt, Webster Area, 21:02; 16. Austin Fritz, Rosholt, 22:11; 17. Scott Olson, Florence-Henry, 22:14; 18. Tye Swartz, Rosholt, 22:28.

Junior Varsity

Aberdeen Christian Results: 1, Matt Grebner, 11:14; 2, Dan Grebner, 12:07; 3, Hunter Bauer, 12:10; 4, Judah Aderhold, 12:56; 6, Matthew Sangster, 13:26; 7, Andrew Rohrbach, 13:28; 10, Gabe Lundeen, 13:47; 11, Carson Beaner, 13:51; 12, Jaeden Shaving, 13:52.