CUSTER, S.D. – Area cross country runners competed in the Eldon Knudson Invitational Cross Country Meet Thursday morning at Rocky Knolls Golf Course.

Ruben Bokegard of Sturgis captured the boys race in a time of 16:40.5. Wyatt Balliew of Douglas finished second and Lennon Clarkson of Belle Fourche was third.

Scooper Dawson Deering came in fourth and Custer’s Carter Cooper rounded out the top five.

Winning the girl’s race Mikayla Dennis of Custer, finishing in a time of 21:08. Rhys Pearson was second, right behind Dennis, finishing in a time of 21:12.9 and Macy Copeland of Rapid City Central was a close third, crossing the finish line in a time of 21:13.2.

Aubyn Hartman of Belle Fourche was fourth and Taylor Harrelson of Rapid CIty Christian rounded out the top five.