The TMP-Marian boys cross country team finished third and the girls fourth at Thursday’s the Sterling Invitational. Heather Ruder (15:11.91) won the girls race by a little less than five seconds over Hillsboro’s Emily Sechrist.

Andrew Hess was the top finisher for the Monarch boys, coming in 14th (18:13.28).

TMP-Marian Girls Results:
1. Heather Ruder – 15:11.91
22. Kayla Walker – 17:51.16
27. Shelby Stouffer – 18:01.00
32. Jordan Manhart – 18:51.48
36. Annie Mindrup – 19:00.69
42. Grace Volker – 19:41.28
43. Mikaela Flax – 19:46.01

TMP-Marian Boys Results:
14. Andrew Hess – 18:13.28
19. Nick Dopita – 18:51.49
23. Austin Dinkel – 18:56.86
26. Tony Staab – 19>05.19
29. Matt Mindrup – 19:13.49
35. Adam Urban – 19:35.99
43. Sam Schmidt – 20:06.61