Chamois junior Grayson Gerloff and sophomore Carly Schollmeyer closed their cross country seasons at the Class 1 State Championships at Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, with Gerloff improving his state placement and Schollmeyer making her first championship appearance.

Gerloff (76, 18:14.10) finished among 170 runners in the boys’ race, improving from 95th place a year ago while recording a career-best time.

“Grayson did a great job at state,” coach John Leach said. “He came to run a very good race. He improved his place at state from last year. Very proud of him through the season.”

Schollmeyer (95, 23:07.90) competed against 170 other runners in the girls’ race, recording the second-fastest time of her career in her state debut.

Leach said Schollmeyer had improved steadily throughout the season, showing a different attitude toward running while benefiting from physical growth that helped lengthen her stride. He also praised the progress she has made since her freshman season.

Both runners qualified for state through the Class 1 District 3 meet, where Gerloff placed 26th and Schollmeyer finished 19th.