Steve Shay

Philbeck and Bowns come out ahead for Ballard cross country

Erin Philbeck and Alex Bowns were once again the fastest Beavers on the course for the Ballard High School cross country team at the Sept. 26 Bellevue Invitational.

Philbeck led the Ballard girls with a time of 20:06, and Bowns led the boys with a time of 16:28.

Philbeck and Bowns have placed first for the Beavers in all four meets this season.

The Ballard cross country team races again at 4 p.m. on Sept. 30 at Marymoor Park against Mercer Island and Interlake.

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