Area runners raced Thursday and many claimed a spot in the state cross country meet. Washington High School’s Lance Sobaski advanced as an individual. Mid-Prairie is again sending their girls’ team to the state race, with Marie Hostetler leading the Golden Hawks with an individual championship Thursday. The Golden Hawk boys are sending Jamison Stutzman and Nathan Wallington as individuals. Hillcrest Academy will be represented by Leah Bontrager. Also, Madison Thomann from Highland qualified, Brody Barton from Winfield-Mt. Union advanced, as did Jonah Egli from WACO and Mason Moore from Sigourney will run at the state meet in Fort Dodge. The state cross country meet will be held November 2nd.