Midvale Middle eighth-grader Nora Goodman took a commanding lead early and never let up in the recent Canyons School District middle school intramural cross country meet.

“Nora Goodman took the top spot for the second year in a row,” said Taylor Hansen, who coordinates the intramurals for middle schools. 

Middle schoolers race in Canyons School District’s intramural championships at Jordan High. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

Goodman crossed the finish line in 14:45.44, more than 15 seconds ahead of Butler Middle eighth-grader Myken Menlove, who placed second. Albion Middle eighth-grader Emmeline Nielsen, Indian Hills sixth-grader Kathleen Mullen and Draper Park seventh-grader Sydney Glod rounded out the top five.

Albion claimed the overall girls’ title, followed by Butler, Indian Hills and Midvale.

In the boys’ race, Albion dominated the top of the leaderboard with eighth-graders Matthew Coop and Joshua Baker finishing first and second. Matthew clocked in at 14:14.22 while Joshua came in at 14:27.85. Draper Park eighth-grader Felipe Tapicha, Butler seventh-grader Callen Wright and Mt. Jordan seventh-grader Chase Twitchell completed the top five.

Butler earned the boys’ team championship, ahead of Eastmont, Albion and Mt. Jordan.

Hansen expressed his gratitude to Jordan High School and its cross country team for hosting the event and to the coaches for supporting the athletes this season.

Top eighth-grade girl finishers were Nora Goodman, Midvale; Myken Menlove, Butler; and Emmeline Nielsen, Albion. Top seventh-grade girl finishers were Sydney Glod, Draper Park; Payson Julian, Albion; and Hazel Dance, Butler. Top sixth-grade girl finishers were Kathleen Mullen, Indian Hills; Kinlee Hawkins, Albion; and Aspen Aguero, Butler.

Top eighth-grade boy finishers were Matthew Coop, Albion; Joshua Baker, Albion; and Felipe Tapicha, Draper Park. Top seventh-grade boy finishers were Callen Wright, Butler; Chase Twitchell, Mt. Jordan; and Benson Ward, Butler. Top sixth-grade boy finishers were Moses Adams, Mt. Jordan; James Wimmer, Mt. Jordan; and Wallace Davis, Butler.