The North Central boys cross country team ended a decade-long title drought by dismantling the competition at the 2A state championships in Pasco. Competing in their first year in the 2A classification, the Wolfpack secured a commanding victory with 54 points, finishing 49 points ahead of runner-up Ellensburg. This decisive performance marks the program’s first state title in 10 years and solidifies their immediate impact in the new division.
Wolfpack dominate 2A state finals with 49-point margin despite individual runner setback
While senior Elliot Yegge sought an individual crown, he settled for second place with a time of 15:43.9. Ryan Dodge of Bainbridge claimed the individual title, pulling away from the pack halfway through the race to finish in 15:27.7. Despite missing the individual win, Yegge acknowledged the team’s overwhelming superiority, stating, “It’s not the race I wanted at the end of the day but as a team we blew them out of the water.”
The Wolfpack’s depth proved decisive, with key contributions from junior scorers Miles Watson, William Merg, and David Potter. Watson finished 11th in 16:21.1, while Merg and Potter placed 18th and 19th respectively, with times of 16:27.2 and 16:29.5. These consistent finishes ensured North Central maintained a massive lead throughout the event, capping a historic season with a dominant team performance.
Source: Yahoo Sports
