Peru Junior High Boys Win Miami County Cross Country Meet MACONAQUAH, Ind. — The Peru Junior High boys cross country team won the Miami County Meet on Monday, September 28, competing against Maconaquah. North Miami had no boys in the race. Kam Fuller led Peru’s boys with a second-place finish in 10:41, followed by Kade Fuller in third at 11:36. Ashton McPhearson placed sixth (12:13), Aidyn McPhearson seventh (12:38), Hudson Ansari eighth (12:39), and Kaden Chamberlin ninth (12:57). Skyler McPhearson finished 12th (13:16), Jamison Jimenez 15th (13:39), and Ian Stillings 16th (14:46) among 20 runners. Maconaquah was the only school with a full girls team. Peru had three girls competing individually, while North Miami had two. KJ Roush led Peru with a fourth-place finish in 13:58. Avery Sutton placed sixth (14:54), and Kiana Korving finished eighth (16:08) among 10 runners. Before the meet, Coach Kelly Stillings gave each Peru runner a personal record goal. All three Peru girls beat their season bests, with KJ and Kiana also setting career personal records. Several boys reached new marks: Jamison improved his season and career best by 45 seconds, Kaden by 25 seconds, Ashton by 16 seconds, and Ian by 5 seconds. Skyler cut 24 seconds from his season best. “I can’t say enough about this group of runners,” Stillings said. “The discipline and dedication they’ve shown throughout the season have been amazing. They’ve worked hard for these moments, and I’m proud of every one of them.” Peru has one race remaining this season: the conference meet Saturday in North Manchester. Go Tigers! Written by Head Coach Kelly Stillings