Emmy Kusterman, a fifth-grader for the Lady Braves, posted a strong time of 15:35.38 to finish 21st overall at Wednesday's cross country meet in Toledo. (Photo by Terri Cox)

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Featured Photo: Emmy Kusterman, a fifth-grader for the Lady Braves, posted a strong time of 15:35.38 to finish 21st overall at Wednesday’s cross country meet in Toledo. (Photo by Terri Cox)

By Terri Cox | Staff Writer

TOLEDO – The Casey-Westfield Junior High cross country teams fared well at the Cumberland Invite on Wednesday afternoon, with several runners posting strong results.

For the Braves, seventh-grader Garrick Boyd was the squad’s top finisher, placing 11th overall. On the girls’ side, fifth-grader Harper Littlejohn paced the Lady Braves with a 14th-place finish.

Here is a breakdown of the results for each team:

Braves Results

  • Garrick Boyd (7th Grade): 11th place, 13:42.47

  • Nolan Wilson (6th Grade): 16th place, 14:14.79

  • Kolton Davidson (8th Grade): 19th place, 14:22.89

  • Cyrus Large: 24th place, 14:43.45

  • Blayne Fisher: 43rd place, 16:37.34

  • Raylan Henderson: 44th place, 16:46.69

  • Alex Murray: 47th place, 18:06.00

Lady Braves Results

  • Harper Littlejohn (5th Grade): 14th place, 15:03.40

  • Emmy Kusterman (5th Grade): 21st place, 15:35.38

  • Lauren Goble: 36th place, 18:02.49

  • Addi Harris: 41st place, 19:03.21

  • Calli Wolfe: 42nd place, 19:03.40

  • Addy Cox: 20:30.45

  • Carly Beebe: 23:00.12

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