HYDABURG, Alaska — Hydaburg School hosted its home cross country meet this past week, bringing together runners from kindergarten through high school for a spirited afternoon of racing and community support. With the course looping around the school grounds and nearby trails, the event showcased both competitive grit and school pride.
K–2 Division
The youngest racers set the tone early in the half-mile race. Fisher Alander stormed out of the gate, taking the lead from the start and never looking back to finish 1st overall. Parker Sanderson followed close behind in 5th, with Ocean Young and Kaisen Ningeulook finishing 6th and 7th, respectively, after a tight pack battle down the stretch. Rounding out the group, Kairen Nineulook showed heart and perseverance to finish 11th, earning cheers from the crowd all the way to the finish line. In the girls’ race, NE ran with determination and poise to claim 8th place, showing strong effort in her first home meet.
3–5 Division
The one-mile race for the 3–5 division was marked by smart pacing and strong finishes. Xaadaas Peratrovich ran a controlled race, saving enough for a strong kick to take 2nd place overall. On the girls’ side, Emily Washingrton stayed with the lead group from start to finish to earn 4th place, while Jolene Edenshaw battled through a competitive field to finish 11th.
6–8 Divison
The older runners faced the toughest challenge of the day on the 1.8-mile course. Jay-R Borromeo led comfortably from start to finish, maintaining smooth form and focus to secure 1st place in the high school division and close out the meet on a high note.
Community and Appreciation
Spectators lined the course with cheers and encouragement, celebrating every runner from start to finish. In the kitchen, the middle school basketball team helped make the day even more memorable by selling breakfast as part of their fundraiser for the upcoming season.
Hydaburg School extends a heartfelt thank-you to all who attended, volunteered, and supported the event. From race setup to cleanup, it was a true community effort — and a proud day for Hydaburg athletics.