The Centralia boys made it back-to-back MSHSAA State Cross Country championships, but it was close. In Class 3, the Panthers (94 points) edged Westminster Christian by one point and Herculaneum by five points.
Centralia was led by state runner-up finisher Nolan Spickert. Wesley Robertson finished 8th and Jensen Decker 20th, to also earn All-State honors. Also, for the State Champion Panthers, Lane Chancellor placed 40th, Zane Deckard was 70th, Brett Cook 160th and Jared Hawkins 165th.
It’s the third straight state trophy for the Centralia boys. The Panthers also finished 3rd in 2023.
In Class 3 girls, Moberly finished 10th led by All-State medalist Cora Howen, who finished 27th.
