Lakewood Ranch girls win Manasota Track Club Invitational

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross-country team scored 45 points to win the Manasota Track Club Invitational Oct. 13.

Kristin Zarrella finished second in 20:02.89 to pace the way for the Lady Mustangs. Natalie Novak finished sixth in 20:21.69 followed by Michelle Last (10th, 20:52.19), Katie Wray (13th, 20:55.48), Julia Ortiz (14th, 20:57.67), Elizabeth Chandler (22nd, 21:45.90) and Emily Perez (41st, 22:42.66).

Braden River’s Alexis Cullen finished 18th in 21:27.51.

The Lakewood Ranch High boys cross-country team scored 217 points to finish seventh. Mitch Arnold finished 25th in 17:48.36 to pace the way for the Mustangs.