James Wood boys take eighth at relays

MECHANICSVILLE — The James Wood boys’ cross country team placed eighth among 48 teams at the RVA Relays on Saturday.

Participating teams combined to run 12.5 miles. Nathaniel Woshner, Jacob Oliver, Landon Burdock, Ethan Pratt-Perez and Liam McDonald competed for the Colonels.

Justin Dante, Dylan McGraw, Ryan Toomey, Ben Freilich and Camden Palmer competed for Sherando, which placed 41st. Grafton won the event.

In the girls’ competition, James Wood placed 12th among 42 teams. Elena Farinholt, Hallie Lescalleet, Jocelyn Kluge, Isabella Newman and Lauren Beatty participated for the Colonels.

Sherando took 22nd with Ryleigh Combs, Addy Wallin, Cassidy Crittenden, Eva Winston and Emma Ahrens competing. Deep Run took the title.