Off and running

HURON — “On your mark, get set...go”
With those classic words from coach Tom Brantner, the James Valley Christian 5K/10KRoad Race, a fundraiser for the James Valley Christian School cross country team, got under way.
Nearly 40 people turned out for the early morning run, which started and finished at the school as the runners competed in the northeastern part of Huron.
Huron runner Ethan Marquardt was first across the line in the 5K race, breaking the tape in a time of 17:56, followed by Colton Schweigert (20:04) and Braden Held (20:16).
Madelynn Brantner was the first female to finish, clocking a time of 22:18 over the 3.1 mile distance. Abby Hasart finished in 23:54 and AbbyKate Hamilton was next with a 25:50.
A pair of runners from Yankton dominated the 10K race. Joshua Monson finished first in a time of 37:28, while Nick Wixon was second in 37:55 and Angel Olivo Porcayo of Huron finished third in 50:38.

Willow Noyes led the female finishers, with a time of 56:09, while Teresa Decker was right behind in 56:50.

James Valley Road Race 5K/10K Results:

5K
1, Ethan Marquardt, Huron, 17:56; 2, Colton Schweigert, Huron, 20:04; 3, Braden Held, Huron, 20:16; 4, Jory Wipf, Huron, 20:32; 5, Daniel Ayoroa, Huron, 20:50; 6, Darrian Hood, Huron, 21:33; 7, Madelynn Brantner, Huron, 22:18; 8, Jeff Decker, Huron, 23:41; 9, Abby Hasart. Huron, 23:54; 10, AbbyKate Hamilton, Huron, 25:50; 11, Khiree Held, Huron, 25:55; 12, Tierra Decker, Huron, 25:56; 13, Christina Guthrie, Huron, 26:05; 14, Heather Goehner, Huron, 26:58; 15, Kyra Thielbar, Huron, 27:32; 16, Akina Decker, Huron, 27:42; 17, Deanna Koehn, Huron, 28:22; 18, Jacey Wipf, Huron, 28:43; 19, Mya Thielbar, Huron, 30:01; 20, Rachel Wipf, Huron, 30:05; 21, Rhayonna Hood, Huron, 30:43; 22, Sara Harmon, Huron, 31:24; 23, Megan Wilson, Forestburg, 36:55; 24, Cole Wilson, Forestburg, 37:00; 25, Htoo Say, Huron, 40:01; 26, Crystal Whitney, Huron, 40:02.
10K
1, Joshua Monson, Yankton, 37:28; 2, Nick Wixon, Yankton, 37:55; 3, Angel Olivo Porcayo, Huron, 50:38; 4, Willow Noyes, Huron, 56:09; 5, Teresa Decker, Huron, 56:50; 6, Joel Olson, Huron, 1:01:13; 7, Justin Olson, Huron, 1:01:13; 8, Lance Calkins, Huron, 1:19.44.

PHOTOS BY CURT NETTINGA/PLAINSMAN
A handful of the nearly 40 participants in the James Valley Christian fundraiser 5K/10K, 2-mile walk depart the school’s parking lot Saturday morning.

Next, runners take off Saturday morning, for the James Valley Road Race.

And next, young runners, from the left Kyra Thielbar (111), AbbyKate Hamilton (117), Madelyn Brantner (98) and Abby Hasart (97) settle in to their 5K Saturday morning.