Excitement ruled at Zearing Park as Princeton clinched victories over Kewanee in both boys’ and girls’ cross country duals, each decided by forfeit. Augustus Swanson paced the boys’ field, finishing first in 18:16 for three miles. Brady Gross impressed with a personal best at 20:06. On the girls’ side, Ruby Acker and Payton Frueh secured a Princeton sweep, finishing first and second. Coach Pat Hodge highlighted strong efforts from Augustus, Ruby, and Payton, with special mention for Brady’s standout improvement. Princeton’s depth was evident with several personal and season bests recorded during the meet.
Dual at Princeton (Zearing Park)
Boys- PRINCETON defeats Kewanee by forfeit
Top 5
1. Augustus Swanson-Prin 18:16 3.0 miles
2. Hunter Vancil-Kew 19:03
3. Jason Rusk-Kew 19:41
4. Brady Gross-Prin 20:06 Personal Best
5. Allister Swanson-Prin 21:31
Other Princeton
6. Cruz Rodriguez 24:14 Season Best
7. Jackson Drozda 27:10
Girls- PRINCETON defeats Kewanee by forfeit
Top 5
1. Ruby Acker-Prin 21:32
2. Payton Frueh-Prin 21:36
3. Jendayia Crowe-Kew 23:02
4. Alexandra Waca-Prin 23:54
5. Natalie Meyer-Prin 24:35
Other Princeton
6. Avery Waca 24:45
7. Susanna Bohms 25:36
9. Lily Simpson 27:16
10. Emma Dye 28:50
“Some decent performances. Augustus looked strong in his win, as did Ruby and Payton in their 1-2 finish. Brady had the best day of all compared to his previous best.” Pat Hodge-Princeton