In sync: Copper Griffin runs in lockstep with the competition on Sept. 24, 2021. Griffin finished third in his team earning 31 points.

Lone wolf: Nick Petrella runs isolated from the other groups of runners on Sept. 24, 2021. Petrella finished fourth on the team, scoring 52 points.

With the flow: Gustav Morch runs with the flow of the runners confidently moving up on Sept. 24, 2021. Morch finished first for the Ichabod’s in 25th place.

Before the masses: Nick Petrella runs ahead of the mass of runners that follow. Petrella finished 42nd with a time of 28:12.5 on Sept. 24, 2021.

Uphill Battle: Gutsav Morch and an Emporia runner battle going up a hill to maintain their place. Morch finished in 25th place in his first race with the Ichabods on Sept. 24, 2021.

In the dark: Gustav Morch keeps his strong pace when entering the wooded section of the course on Sept. 24, 2021. Morch finished in 25th place with a time of 27:39.7, earning 23 points for his team.

Sunset running: In the fourth mile Brett Kulp runs a steady pace near the road. Kulp finished his race in 27:53.2 earning 27 points for the team on Sept. 24, 2021.

Lean: Brett Kulp turns around a sharp corner increasing his lead on Sept. 24, 2021. Kulp finished second for the Ichabod’s, earning 27 points for his team.

Leading the pack: Cooper Griffin leads the pack of runners around corner 8 on Sept. 24, 2021. Griffin finished 37th in the race, earning 31 points for the team.

Out ahead: Gustav Morch separates himself from a group of runners and picks up the pace. Morch finished with a time of 27:39.69 on Sept. 24, 2021.

Team focused: Nick Petrella(left) and Cooper Griffin(right) work together focused on getting to the finish line. Petrella ran a time of 28:28.9 and Griffin finished with a time of 28:12.5 on Sept. 24, 2021.

Finish strong: Gustav Morch powers into the final mile of the course on Sept. 24, 2021. Morch finished 25th with a time of 27:39.7.

XC is a Family Sport: Head Coach David Granato interacts with Troy Grabert’s family while discussing how he felt during the race on Sept. 24, 2021. The ESU Invitational was the third race of Grabert’s freshman season.

Neck and neck: Gustav Morch and a Fort Hays runner battle back and forth for position on Sept. 24, 2021. Morch finished first for the Ichobods, earning 23 points for the team.

Running strong: Troy Gabert runs strong and confident around corner 8 on Sept. 24, 2021. Gabert would finish with a time of 31:06.5 earning 55 points for the team.

In the pack: James Gillin runs among a group of opponents, doing his best to maintain his position. Gillin added 52 points to Washburn’s score on Sept. 24, 2021.

Long Road: Brett Kulp, Cooper Griffin and Nick Petrella all run in a pack with several other competitors nearing the end of a long race. All three would finish in the top 50 of the race on Sept. 24, 2021.

Through the woods: Cooper Griffin runs ahead of an Emporia competitor through the wooded portion of the course on Sept. 24, 2021. Griffin finished 37th, earning 31 points for the team.

Refuel: Head Coach David Granato and Troy Grabert discuss how the meet went individually. Grabert finished with a time of 31:06.05 at the ESU Invitational on Sept. 24, 2021.

Push ahead: James Gillin runs just ahead of a Jewell competitor. Gillin finished 75th with a time of 30:43.3 on Sept. 24, 2021.

Another One: James Gillin surprises a competitor by overtaking them. Gillin finished with a time of 30:43.3 on Sept. 24, 2021.

Running on: Brett Kulp continues to pick up the pace after running down a hill on Sept. 24, 2021. Kulp finished 31st out of 110 runners.

Laser focused: Cooper Griffin runs with fire in his eyes, focused on taking the next place on Sept. 24, 2021. Griffin finished 37th with a time of 28:12.5.

Running Recap: Head Coach David Granato and James Gillen discuss the meet on an individual basis after its conclusion. Gillen finished the race in 42nd place, earning 33 points for the team on Sept. 24, 2021.

Concentration: Nick Petrella focuses on maintaining his pace as the end nears. Petrella finished 42nd with a time of 28:28.9 on Sept. 24, 2021.

Working Up: Gustav Morch works his way up an incline on Sept. 24, 2021. Morch will be the first finisher for the Ichabods, earning 23 points for the team.

One More Place: Gustav Morch zeros in on the runner in front of him. Morch finished 25th with a time of 27:39.7 on Sept. 24, 2021.

Out Front: Gustav Morch leads in front increasing the gap on Sept. 24, 2021. Morch finished the ESU Invitational in 27th with a time of 27:39.7.

Single File: Brett Kulp works for another place while following the race line on Sept. 24, 2021. Kulp finished with a time of 27:53.2, earning 27 points for the team.

Floating along: Cooper Griffin runs along a hill next to a pond on Sept. 24, 2021. Griffin would finish with a time of 28:12.5, earning 31 points.

Listening to the call: The team listens to the 5 Minute warning call during their team runout on Sept. 24, 2021. The team finished fifth place overall with a total of 110 points.

Increasing the lead: Nick Petrella Increases the gap between him and the competitor. Petrella finished in 42nd place at the ESU Invitational on Sept. 24, 2021.