The Dodge City boys cross country team delivered strong performances at the Newton Invitational, with both the varsity and junior varsity squads finishing in the top three. In the varsity race, Dodge City placed third overall with 83 points, trailing only Wamego (25) and Derby (76). Senior leader Gerardo Gamez led the way with an impressive 8th-place finish in 17:14. He was followed by a tight pack that kept the Red Demons in contention, including Domingo Lorenzo in 14th at 17:57 and Rylan Johnson right behind him in 15th with a time of 17:59. Rounding out the scoring for Dodge City were Alex Covarrubias, who took 23rd in 18:36, and Sammy Martinez, who finished 25th in 18:44. Supporting runners included Gael Guerra in 28th at 18:57 and Oscar Guerra in 33rd at 19:11, showcasing the team’s depth.