![Although being only one of the two oboe players in the school, freshman Elise Morton said she will continue playing the instrument throughout high school. “[Playing the oboe] makes me feel special because I know Im playing a rare instrument and I love having a challenge because there’s something to improve on and get even better,” Morton said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Elise-Morton-Featured-Photo.jpg)
Both the boys and girls varsity cross country teams achieved impressive finishes at the Surban West Conference Championship meet on October 9 at Arnold Park.
The boys finished fifth with an overall score of 129 , whereas girls too third place with a score of 61.
Finishing strong as always among the varsity boys was senior Kurtis Harshman, who took second with a time of 16:16.52. Just behind Harshman in seventh place was sophomore Derek Lengenzoff in a time of 16:36.16.
Freshman Mary Augustin continued her successful season, placing seventh with a time of 20:05.71, followed closely by junior Maddie Henning who placed ninth at 20:07:83.
The Lancers will compete next on October 14 in the Patriot Classic at Parkway South High School.
