Evans, Jenks capture major titles at ISU
AMES -- Josh Evans and Stephanie Jenks of Linn-Mar posted impressive victories at the Heartland Classic cross country meet on the Iowa State campus Saturday.
Evans, a junior at Linn-Mar, won the boys 5K race in 15:52, topping a field of 175 runners that included Ben Anderson, the defending state champion from West Des Moines Valley.
Jenks, just a freshman, captured the girls 4K race in 14:10, stamping her as one of the favorites for the state title this year. She topped a field of 179 contestants.
Evans finished ahead of Anderson in the Heartland Classic last year as well, but Anderson won the state title a month later and Evans was second. Now Evans has beaten Anderson again, perhaps setting the stage for another showdown at the state meet in October.
Evans beat Will Burke of Edina, Minn., by nine seconds Saturday. Anderson placed fourth in 16:06, a full 14 seconds behind Evans.
Jenks is a nationally ranked triathlete who jumped onto the state cross country scene this month by winning the Cedar Rapids Invitational. She also competes for the Linn-Mar swim team.
Last Updated on Saturday, 15 September 2012 19:09
