Wolf Point Boys Capture Top Honors at Culbertson Meet

Wolf Point’s boys emerged as the winning team at the Culbertson Invitational cross-country meet Saturday morning, Sept. 26.

Zander Ackerman, a senior, led the Wolves with time of 17:14.30 for second place despite extremely windy conditions. Samuel Smith of Richey/Lambert finished first at 16:53.80.

“It was a pretty good performance, especially with all the wind,” Ackerman said of his race. “I ran close to my [personal record]. I’m pretty proud of myself.”

Wolf Point took first with 57 points. Glasgow placed second with 60 points. Miles City was third with 74 points.

Another highlight for the Wolves was the return of action for Kholby Spotted Wolf. The sophomore has been battling injuries and this was his first meet of the season.

He finished 26th at 20:44.15.

“I’m very proud of him,” Ackerman said.

Spotted Wolf ran hard but was confused where the actual finish line was located. “I did OK. I’m fine with it, except for the finish. I didn’t know where I was going,” he said.

Ethan Blount, a junior, finished seventh at 18:41.75. Peyton Summers, a freshman, finished 12th at 19:00.49.

August Spotted Wolf took 13th at 19:01.93. Kaholo Toves placed 23rd at 20:35.36. Jaxon Azure took 37th at 24:44.73.

Miles City earned first in the girls’ team standings with 28 points. Plentywood’s Annie Kaul finished first at 20:07.89.

Wolf Point’s junior Hamyanie Campbell finished 12th with a time of 23:46.45.

Piper Ruffing, a sophomore, placed 14th at 23:53.70. Presley Grandchamp, a sophomore, took 61st at 31:51.07.

The Wolves are scheduled to compete in Miles City on Saturday, Oct. 3.