CRYSTAL SPRINGS, CA - The 4th Annual Fighting Knights' Joust cross country meet showcased exceptional talent across eight competitive divisions at Crystal Springs on September 13, 2025. With races spanning multiple distances and age groups, athletes delivered outstanding performances under ideal racing conditions.
- Ethan Garner (Leigh) - 16:11.0 (5:29 pace)
- Adwaiy Ambardekar (San Mateo) - 16:18.5
- Dylan Olmos (Leigh) - 16:29.2
- Chloe Amayun (Mills) - 19:53.1 (6:44 pace)
- Dylan Lee (Aragon) - 20:09.6
- Chloe Hood (Santa Cruz) - 20:34.3
- Timothy Sandholm (Leigh) - 15:42.3 (5:19 pace)
- Nico Van Der Meer (Santa Cruz) - 16:13.7
- Axel Szolusha (Harker) - 16:19.8
- Gelila Hailu (Leigh) - 18:15.7 (6:11 pace)
- Finley Castro (Monte Vista Christian) - 19:34.2
- Ashlyn Garner (Leigh) - 19:45.6
- Anders Lauberg (Santa Cruz) - 11:27.8 (5:22 pace)
- Anthony Hsiao (San Mateo) - 11:31.6
- Miles Bullock-Humphrey (Encinal) - 11:38.2
- Anna Conca (Monte Vista Christian) - 12:48.6 (6:00 pace)
- Isla Roake (Santa Cruz) - 13:00.4
- Riley Schenone (Leigh) - 13:03.5
- Owen Beckmen (Monte Vista Christian) - 11:25.5 (5:21 pace)
- Joseph Palacios (Monte Vista Christian) - 11:57.5
- Johathan Peri (Leigh) - 12:07.7
- Lilah Tomatis (Half Moon Bay) - 13:17.6 (6:14 pace)
- Sophie Shen (Harker) - 13:51.3
- Alyssa Romersa (Hillsdale) - 14:26.2
Meet Highlights & Notable Statistics
- Fastest Times by Distance: Owen Beckmen's 11:25.5 (9th Grade Boys) led the 2.13-mile races, while Timothy Sandholm's 15:42.3 (11th Grade Boys) topped the 2.95-mile courses
- Most Impressive Individual Performance: Gelila Hailu's 18:15.7 came tantalizingly close to breaking the magical 18-minute barrier, missing by just 15.7 seconds
- Near-Perfect Team Victory: Carlmont's 9th Grade Boys scored 18 points with a 1-2-4-5-6 finish, missing a perfect 15-point score by just one place
- Closest Team Race: 12th Grade Boys - Leigh (36) edged Aragon (39) by just 3 points
- Perfect Pack Running: Carlmont's 9th Grade Boys had only a 36.7-second spread between their top five runners
- Double Winners: Leigh High School captured both 12th Grade Boys and 10th Grade Girls team titles
- Individual Standouts: Mills' Chloe Amayun led her team to victory while Monte Vista Christian's Owen Beckmen posted the meet's fastest time on the shorter course
Historical Context
While no meet records were broken, several performances came close to the all-time standards set over the decades. The meet continues to honor the rich history of Bay Area cross country, with records dating back to the 1970s still standing as testament to the exceptional athletes who have competed at Crystal Springs over the years.
Notable Record Challenges:
- Owen Beckmen's 11:25.5 represents strong freshman running at the historic Crystal Springs course
- Timothy Sandholm's 15:42.3 showcased excellent junior-level performance over the longer 2.95-mile distance
- The meet's competitive depth was evident with 8 complete team races across all divisions
About the Fighting Knights' Joust: Now in its fourth year, the Fighting Knights' Joust has become a premier early-season cross country meet, attracting top teams from across the Bay Area. The meet's multiple divisions and distances provide opportunities for athletes of all levels to compete on the historic Crystal Springs course.
Complete results and additional statistics are available at www.LynbrookSports.com.