FORT DODGE, Iowa — Three Comet boys ran well Saturday at the Class 3A State Cross Country Championship with senior Gavin Connell leading the way with a time of 16:57.6. He placed 36th.

Charles City junior Mason Deeter placed 46th with a time of 17:01.1.

 Nick Litterer, also a junior, placed 102 with a 17:51.8.   

“These guys had a great day! Gavin in for 36th, his best place finish in 4 years! Mason at 46th (top 35%), and Nick at 102!” head coach Ryan Rahmiller tweeted.

The individual state champ, senior Myles Bach of  Center Point-Urbana finished in 15:49.