St. George’s girls have enjoyed a successful cross country season under coach Courtney Brandt, claiming four team championships and two runner-up finishes in seven meets between Sept. 8 and Oct. 14.

Lizzy Voss has led the way with three individual championships, three runner-up finishes, and a fifth-place performance, placing among the top five in every competition. Harper Lenger has also been a consistent contender, finishing among the top seven in all six meets in which she recorded a result.

The girls have finished no worse than second in the six meets with team scoring, while the boys’ best finish came at Westphalia, where they placed sixth. James Voss has led the boys throughout the season, earning four top-10 finishes.

St. George opened the season Sept. 8 at Countryside Park in Taos, where the girls finished second with 54 points in the meet hosted by St. Stanislaus.

Lizzy Voss captured the individual championship in 10:48, followed by Lenger, who placed third in 10:56.

Other girls’ results were Amelia Brandt (14, 11:36), Claire Sullentrup (17, 11:40), Maebrie Peters (19, 11:45), Nora Bradford (40, 12:57), Elyse Koenigsfeld (45, 13:31), Chloe Rikard (56, 15:05), Grace Terry (62, 15:42), Ellie Schmitz (67, 15:55), Olivia Kuschel (71, 16:15), and Penelope Schmitz (81, 17:07).

The boys placed eighth with 250 points, led by James Voss, who finished eighth in 10:16.

Other boys’ results were Cooper Rikard (24, 11:03), JJ Neihart (54, 12:36), Carter Terry (66, 13:08), Finn Koenigsfeld (100, 16:49), and Gibson Hamburg (103, 18:06).

St. George collected its first girls’ team championship Sept. 16 while hosting a meet on the new Linn course, finishing with 50 points.

Lizzy Voss earned her second consecutive individual title in 10:37, while Lenger again placed third in 10:49.

Other girls’ results were Amelia Brandt (13, 11:26), Peters (15, 11:32), Sullentrup (18, 11:35), Bradford (37, 12:38), Elyse Koenigsfeld (43, 13:04), Chloe Rikard (58, 14:59), Grace Terry (60, 15:36), Olivia Kuschel (65, 15:56), Ellie Schmitz (67, 16:03), and Penelope Schmitz (80, 17:08).

The boys finished ninth with 270 points, with James Voss placing ninth in 10:03.

Other boys’ results were Cooper Rikard (34, 11:21), Neihart (57, 12:28), Carter Terry (65, 12:52), Finn Koenigsfeld (105, 16:32), and Gibson Hamburg (107, 16:37).

The girls followed with another championship Sept. 23 at Westphalia, winning the St. Joseph-hosted meet with 36 points.

Lizzy Voss completed a string of three consecutive individual victories, crossing the finish line first in 10:33. Lenger took third in 10:53, and Amelia Brandt added a sixth-place finish in 11:03, giving St. George three runners among the top six.

Other girls’ results were Peters (12, 11:26), Sullentrup (14, 11:26), Bradford (36, 12:27), Elyse Koenigsfeld (46), Chloe Rikard (56, 14:19), Grace Terry (60, 15:06), Olivia Kuschel (64, 15:30), Ellie Schmitz (66, 15:41), and Penelope Schmitz (87, 17:38).

The boys produced their best team finish of the seven meets, placing sixth with 222 points. James Voss finished 10th in 10:11.

Other boys’ results were Cooper Rikard (21, 10:44), Neihart (42, 11:56), Carter Terry (50, 12:17), Gibson Hamburg (99, 15:56), and Finn Koenigsfeld (107, 17:43).

St. George continued its girls’ winning streak Sept. 30 at Binder Park, capturing the St. Martin-hosted meet with 56 points.

Although the individual championship went elsewhere, St. George placed three girls among the top 10. Lizzy Voss finished fifth in 11:12, Lenger took seventh in 11:16, and Amelia Brandt placed ninth in 11:23.

Other girls’ results were Sullentrup (14, 11:42), Peters (21, 12:04), Bradford (42, 13:26), Elyse Koenigsfeld (46, 13:49), Chloe Rikard (54, 14:51), Grace Terry (62, 15:36), Olivia Kuschel (73, 16:33), Ellie Schmitz (80, 17:10), and Penelope Schmitz (87, 19:59).

The boys finished ninth with 262 points, led by James Voss (16, 10:26).

Other boys’ results were Cooper Rikard (34, 11:30), Carter Terry (49, 12:23), Neihart (63, 13:17), Gibson Hamburg (100, 17:15), and Finn Koenigsfeld (107, 20:34).

At Holts Summit on Oct. 3, St. George competed in the Trinity Lutheran-hosted meet on a new 1.7-mile course. No team scores were reported.

Lizzy Voss placed second in 11:32, while Amelia Brandt finished seventh in 12:24. Sullentrup also recorded a finish of 11th in 12:50.

In the boys’ competition, Neihart finished 41st in 13:58. No additional individual results were supplied for the meet.

The girls returned to the runner-up position Oct. 7 at Riverside, finishing second with 76 points in the Immaculate Conception-hosted meet on a 1.45-mile course.

Lizzy Voss placed second in 10:31, while Lenger finished seventh in 11:03 and Amelia Brandt took 10th in 11:06.

Other girls’ results were Sullentrup (19, 11:33), Bradford (38, 12:59), Elyse Koenigsfeld (44, 13:33), Chloe Rikard (55, 14:36), Grace Terry (68, 16:08), Olivia Kuschel (75, 16:50), Ellie Schmitz (80, 17:08), and Penelope Schmitz (85, 20:30).

St. George’s boys placed seventh with 250 points. James Voss led with a 12th-place finish in 10:03.

Other boys’ results were Cooper Rikard (34, 11:03), Neihart (67, 12:48), Carter Terry (68, 12:53), Gibson Hamburg (99, 16:30), and Finn Koenigsfeld (109, 22:12).

St. George’s most recent competition came Oct. 14 at Cole County Park, where the girls claimed their fourth championship of the season, winning the St. Joseph Cathedral-hosted meet with 46 points.

Four St. George runners finished among the top 10, with Lizzy Voss placing second in 10:10 and Lenger fourth in 10:23. Sullentrup finished eighth in 10:35, while Amelia Brandt took 10th in 10:37.

Other girls’ results were Peters (22, 10:56), Bradford (34, 11:53), Chloe Rikard (54, 14:01), Elyse Koenigsfeld (57, 14:10), Grace Terry (67, 14:49), Olivia Kuschel (72, 15:18), Ellie Schmitz (73, 15:21), and Penelope Schmitz (85, 16:36).

The boys finished ninth with 270 points, led by James Voss, who placed 10th in 9:35.

Other boys’ results were Cooper Rikard (26, 10:05), Neihart (65, 12:11), Carter Terry (73, 12:30), Gibson Hamburg (96, 14:18), and Finn Koenigsfeld (104, 15:58).

The girls’ consistent performances have been a hallmark of the season, with multiple runners contributing to the four championships while the boys have continued gaining competitive experience.