The NRHEG High School cross country teams traveled to Montgomery for the annual Redbird Invitational Thursday, Sept. 10.

The boys totaled 715 points for last place out of 25 schools. Waseca won with 106. New Prague was second at 122.

Panther times and places: Tyler Schlaak, 124th, 20:28.4; Zach Mely, 127th, 20:37.4; Ben Lewer, 137th, 21:03.6; Aaron Fleming, 163rd, 24:20.2; Jorey Fischer, 164th, 24:38.5; Orin Mely, 165th, 25:43; Aaron Seath, 170th, 28:03.5.

“Zach ran very well,” said NRHEG coach Mike Weber. “Ben took a couple minutes off his time from last year. He gives a great effort each week. The boys gave a great effort this evening.”

The girls did not have a full team. Running were Jade Mely, 25:16; Mia Williams, 25:58; and Katharine Lewer, 26:47.

The Panthers run Thursday, Sept. 17 at Mapleton and host the Panther Invitational Tuesday, Sept. 22.