Jon Alder CC squads capture Baron Blast
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September 1, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls cross country team is pictured from left, front row, Evelyn Funk, Cara Curtiss, Cailie Beachy and Michaela Thompson; second row, assistant coach Amy Malone, Bree Gray, Finley Streit, Emmalyn Moyer and head coach Justin Crep. Not pictured: Addilyn McDaniel and assistant coaches Alicia Tremayne, Jamie Ehret and Alexa Thorpe. (Photo submitted)

Jon Alder CC squads capture Baron Blast

By Bob Putman 

In its opening cross country meet of the season, Jonathan Alder earned a pair of first-place finishes on Saturday in the Baron Blast at Buckeye Valley High School.

The Pioneers were dominant in both the boys and girls meets as the two teams combined for 11 top 20 places.

In the girls meet, led by Bree...

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