<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3GBc5b_0vjyTUMk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3GBc5b_0vjyTUMk00" width="800" height="530" ><figcaption>Front row (from left to right) CJ Jolliffe, Alex Randazzo, Rex Satter, Reed Wen, Sau-Lok Ma, Jasmine Ma, middle row (from left to right) Susan Markos, Benjamin Mirabile, Lucy Winthrop, Kameya Perron, back row (from left to right) Benji Lochtefeld, Aidan Baran, Alex Wilt, Angus McLean, Wyatt King, Martin Binette, Ryan Shea, and Izzy Greenleaf. Courtesy photo.</figcaption></figure>Please Support Local Advertisers202Last Saturday, the IHS boys and girls cross-country teams competed in the Frank Kelley Invitational, a competitive meet with nearly 250 runners from various places across the state. For both teams, the meet was fierce from the start.While weather conditions were anything but ideal, this is known for being a fast course. It helped distract runners from the strong winds, rawness, and downpouring rain they experienced throughout the meet.Both teams performed at high levels, faced the competition, and didn’t back down from the challenge.GirlsComing off a strong previous meet against the Hamilton-Wenham Generals that showed promise, the girls’ team continued to race fast with everyone achieving a personal record.The top four Ipswich girls finishers were Lucy Winthrop, Kameya Perron, Jasamine Ma, and Alex Randazzo. Some girls shaved over 11 minutes off their personal bests. “I feel really good. I feel everyone pushed themselves in pretty miserable conditions and ran well. No one gave up, which is awesome.” said head coach Susan Markos.BoysThe boys’ team also got 10 personal-best times.Senior Aidan Baran finished the course with an impressive time of 18:26. Close behind him were sophomores Angus Mclean and Rex Satter, who were a second apart. Coming in fourth and fifth place for the team were Benji Lotchfield and Benjamin Mirabile.The team continued to improve in skill and competitiveness.“I felt we fared where we would overall as a team. I liked how everyone was so close together with their times, especially with the boys,” said Markos after the race. “I think the boys will be exactly where they should be. It will be interesting to see how they fare against other teams.” she continued.“I’m trying to find ways to encourage interest in the younger ages for cross-country. It is hard to train at this level.”Looking ahead, the Tiger’s next race is this Wednesday, September 25, at an away meet against Lynnfield. Their next home meet (which is Senior Night) is on October 2 at Crane Beach.<h2>Newsletter</h2>Would you like your week wrapped up? Sign up for our Friday newsletters for a look back and a look ahead. We won't sell (or give away) your email address.The Ipswich Local News is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We can only operate with your assistance.Instead of making a one-time donation, please consider a recurring contribution. You can select whatever amount you wish.Please consider a monthly donation of $10.But support us at whatever level makes you comfortable. Every little helps.</div></body>

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IHS cross-country teams compete in Frank Kelley Invitational

Last Saturday, the IHS boys and girls cross-country teams competed in the Frank Kelley Invitational, a competitive meet with nearly 250 runners from various places across the state. For both teams, the meet was fierce from the start. While weather conditions were anything but ideal, this is known for being...