WakeMed Hosts Annual XC Adidas Challenge
Cougars face off against more than 19 teams in the Invitational race
September 20, 2022
On Sept. 17, at WakeMed Soccer Complex in Cary, NC, the cross country teams competed in the Invitational Race at the Adidas XC Challenge.
The boys’ team placed 13th out of 26 teams. Junior Matthew Walker came in first for the Cougars at 16th overall, with a time of 16:49 for the 5K.
Below are the other scoring runners for the Cougars.
| Athlete: | Time: | Placement: | Grade Level: |
| Matthew Walker | 16:49 | 16th | 11th |
| John Callahan | 17:15 | 34th | 10th |
| Hayes Weatherman | 17:32 | 47th | 12th |
| Toby Mistak | 18:38 | 103th | 11th |
| Lars Uhland | 19:08 | 131st | 12th |
The girls finished 17th out of 19 teams. Lily Alston finished first for the Cougar girls and 6th overall, with a time of 19:44.
Here are the Cougar girls who scored for the team:
| Athlete: | Time: | Placement: | Grade Level: |
| Lily Alston | 19:44 | 6th | 9th |
| Allie Raitano | 22:11 | 67th | 10th |
| Grace Gerhold | 22:32 | 83rd | 10th |
| Abbey Collupy | 23:30 | 119th | 10th |
| Ella Frank | 25:03 | 159th | 9th |
