Liberty wins first-ever KingCo title | Cross Country

After an undefeated season, the Liberty girls cross-country team won the KingCo meet for the first time in school history. Megan Chucka again led the way in second place overall. Chucka ran a time of 19 minutes, 19 seconds. Liberty's 40 points were well ahead of second-place Mercer Island's 68.

By Adam McFadden • October 19, 2012 1:50 pm
The Liberty girls cross-country team after winning the KingCo title Oct. 18.
The Liberty girls cross-country team after winning the KingCo title Oct. 18.

After an undefeated season, the Liberty girls cross-country team won the KingCo meet for the first time in school history.

Megan Chucka again led the way in second place overall. Chucka ran a time of 19 minutes, 19 seconds. Liberty’s 40 points were well ahead of second-place Mercer Island’s 68.

Allie Wood took fourth, Sarah Bliesner eighth, Rachel Shaw 14th, Megan Larson 17th, Carlyn Schmidgall 18th and Jordan Raymond 27th.

The boys team also qualified for districts, placing fourth.

Hiron Redman finished seventh overall. Aaron Bowe took 10th, Trevor Sytsma 18th, Collin Olson 25th, Mason Goodman 26th, Jason Murray 37th and Michael Shaw 39th.