Bulldog boys claim regional cross country championship

by Eric Plummer Sports Editor
| October 22, 2010 7:00 AM

LEWISTON — Seniors Danny Pfeifer and Jimmy Mathews placed second and third overall, respectively, to lead the Sandpoint boys to the team title and an automatic state berth on Thursday at the 4A Region 1 cross country championships at Hells Gate Park in Lewiston.

Pfeifer clocked a 16:37, and Mathews a 16:43 as both were more than 20 seconds behind Adam Storey from Moscow. Evan Rains (4th) and Sam Levora (7th) also notched top finishes as every point mattered, with the Bulldogs beating the Bears by six points to earn the automatic team berth. Alex Charvoz, Mason Foster and James Cartwright will round out the varsity state team.

Molly Burgstahler finished first overall to lead the Sandpoint girls, clocking a 20:58 to win the girls race by 12 seconds. Aubrie Perry (3rd) and Sydney Foster (6th) will join Burgstahler at state next weekend, earning a spot with a top seven overall finish individually.

The state meet will be held on Oct. 30, at Kelly Park in Soda Springs.

4A BOYS

TEAM SCORES (top team to state) — 1, Sandpoint 26. 2, Moscow 32. 3, Lakeland 78.

STATE QUALIFIERS — 1, Adam Storey, Mos, 16:14. 2, Danny Pfeifer, Spt, 16:37. 3, Jimmy Matthews, Spt, 16:43. 4, Evan Rains, Spt, 17:10. 5, Anes Fowler, Mos, 17:18. 6, Erik Storey, Mos, 17:21.07. 7, Sam Levora, Spt, 17:21.45.

4A GIRLS

TEAM SCORES (top team to state) — 1, Moscow 27. 2, Sandpoint 33. 3, Lakeland 72.

STATE QUALIFIERS — 1, Molly Burgstahler, Spt, 20:58. 2, Anna Campbell, Mos, 21:10. 3, Aubrie Perry, Spt, 21:28. 4, Samantha Smith, Mos, 21:29. 5, Jaci Filler, Mos, 21:51. 6, Sydney Foster, Spt, 21:51. 7, Haley Adams, Mos, 21:56.