Free State’s Valencia wins invitational

? Free State High’s Alysha Valencia paced the field in a time of 15 minutes, 24 seconds to win the girls varsity race Saturday at the Millard South Invitational in Omaha, Neb. In addition to Valencia, Free State’s Kyra Kilwein finished fourth overall in 16:09 as the Firebirds finished fifth in the team race with 138 points.

Omaha (Neb.) Marion won the girls team title with 45 points.

Spencer Martin was 21st to lead the Free State boys. The Firebirds took eighth in the team race with 210 points.