Running for the NRHEG girls: Sandra Quezada, 31st, 18:44; Missy Malakowsky, 36th, 19:34; Katherine Lewer, 37th, 19:35; Jade Mely, 38th, 19:36; Marissa Mortenson, 41st, 21:44.
Waseca won with 30 points. The Panthers totaled 183.
“Sandra led the girls with a second-best effort of the season,” said Weber. “Sandra just seems to get better each week. Missy also had her second-best of the season. She had a strong race. Katharine was a couple steps behind Missy, while Jade Mely came in a step behind Katharine. This was Jade’s first varsity meet and she met and exceeded expectations. We told her to stick by Missy as best as she could – and that is exactly what she did. Rounding out the scoring, Marissa turned in her best time of the season.”
The Panthers ran Tuesday in the USC Invitational. They host the Gopher Conference meet on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at Riverview Golf Course.