The Perkins Boys Cross Country team competed in the HS Boys Orange Division 5K, finishing eighth out of 14 teams with a team score of 193. Leading the way for the Pirates was senior Joel Smelcer, who delivered an outstanding performance by winning the individual race with a time of 15:20.73. Smelcer's performance also set a new meet record, highlighting an impressive day for the Perkins standout. Riley Miller was the Pirates' second finisher, placing 25th overall with a time of 18:30.60. Jackson Zolman followed in 40th at 19:06.57, while Kenneth Bratt finished 65th with a time of 20:17.68. Perkins' remaining runners included Aiden Speer, who placed 89th in 21:28.97, Jackson Gibbs, who finished 93rd in 21:42.76, Logan Cooley, who crossed the finish line in 95th at 21:46.11, and Zell Ferris, who finished 118th with a time of 23:07.80. Gavin Schlett also competed for the Pirates, finishing 121st in 23:24.82, while Jamison Cave finished 135th at 26:05.27. With a record-setting individual performance from Smelcer and strong efforts throughout the lineup, Perkins continues to build momentum as the cross country season progresses.