Last week’s cross-country course at Berean was fast and flat. Goessel boys’ cross-country team took advantage, earning a fourth place team finish.

It was “the highest finish at the Berean meet in recent history,” coach Brian Lightner said.

Goessel’s runners continue to improve. Jerah Schmidt eclipsed the 18-minute mark for the first time in his career. He earned 7th place in the varsity race with a time of 17:38.40.

Goessel’s senior girl, Elyse Boden, also ran a personal best of 21:34.10.

Results from other Goessel runners: Jacob Schrag, 18:32.4; Dawson Duerksen, 18:56.70; Timothy Schrag, 19:29.70; Jaime Fabrellas, 20:01.50; Ben Olson 20:10.80.

Goessel will race Thursday at Harvey County West Park, which will be hosted by Burrton.