Eatonville girls place 12th at state cross country meet; seniors cap strong season in Pasco

The Eatonville High School cross country team wrapped up a memorable 2025 season Saturday at the WIAA State Cross Country Championships, where the Cruiser girls placed 12th out of 16 teams in the Class 2A field at Sun Willows Golf Course.

Senior Grace Coonrod led the way for Eatonville, finishing 26th out of 163 runners with a time of 20 minutes, 7.5 seconds. Fellow senior Bridget Stumph followed in 86th at 21:33.3, and junior Hannah Bieker came through close behind in 94th with a time of 21:44.8.

Sophomore Audrey Mullins posted a personal best, clocking 22:53.8 for 130th place, while freshman Jenny Lowe crossed the line in 23:05.4 for 136th. Seniors Alice Alexander (32:41.9) and Savanna Price (35:24.8) rounded out Eatonville’s scoring seven.

“The team had a great season,” said head coach Geoff Olson. “I am very proud of all of them. The girl’s team had an amazing season finishing second at districts and then 12th at state out of 16 teams. The state course is very tough, and we competed very well.”

On the boy’s side, senior Colton Rush represented Eatonville in the 2A state race, placing 114th out of 160 runners in 18:10.1.

Olson said he was especially reflective as his five seniors wrapped up their final high school races.

“To the seniors — Grace, Bridget, Savanna, Alice and Colton — they will be missed dearly, and I wish them nothing but the best as they become young, thriving adults,” Olson said. “Keep putting the back foot in front and keep running.”

With a strong showing at districts and a competitive finish on one of the state’s most challenging courses, the Eatonville cross country program closed out 2025 on a high note — one built on teamwork, steady progress and senior leadership.