The Sumner High cross country contingent participated in the South Puget Sound League 2A 5K Class Race at Spanaway Lake Park and had harriers excel in each class.

Juniors Jose Hernandez and Coltin Tanner completed the course with times of 17 minutes, 30 seconds and 17:32, respectively.

Gabby Phelps finished second among all of the senior girls with a clocking of 21:08, which bested her finest 2010 5K time by nearly a minute. Cory Brandt also turned in a fine outing, crossing the finish line at 17:57.

The highlights from the freshman and sophomore classes for Sumner were freshman Thomas Oliver, who in his debut race galloped to a second place overall time of 19:42.

In the sophomore class, Arturo Perez, Abi Hensler and Amanda Riley all turned in excellent performances.

Saturday, SHS was well represented at the 50-team Fort Steilacoom Invitational.

Both genders finished 20th and standing out individually for the male Sparts were Tanner with a time of 16:49, Hernandez at 17:03 and Brandt, 17:26.

For the girls it was Phelps in 15th place overall with a time of 19:39, Natasha Wilson at 21:38, Robi Long at 22:47 and Allie Sims at 23:57.

The Spartans’ initial SPSL 2A race will come Thursday when Washington High hosts Sumner and Fife.