Boone sophomore Emma Thomas qualified for the state cross country meet for the second straight year with her 13^th place finish in 19:41.20 on Wednesday, October 23, at the Iowa State University cross country course in Ames. 

Thomas will run at the Class 3A State Cross County Meet at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 1, at Kennedy Park in Fort Dodge. 

Also for the Toreadors, Morgan Chesnut finished 31^st in 21:10.40, and Lynneah Pickering was 54^th in 22:27.80. 

Additionally, Bry Morgan ended 61^st 23:10.10, and Poppy Malone was 70^th 23:55.50. 

Boys wrap up season at district meet 

The Boone boys’ cross country team also competed at Ames on Wednesday. 

Blake Gradoville was the first Toreador across the finish line and was 49^th in 18:14.40. 

Next Calvin Cook finished 50^th 18:18.20, and Dorian Myers was 70^th 19:31.00. 

Pearson Lampe ended 74^th 19:38.70, and Kam Lehman was 75^th 19:41.20 

Finally, Simon Enabnit placed 79^th in 19:55.00, and Kyan Lehman was .81^st 19:58.80. 

Jill Lutz reporting