PARSONS — Mother Nature got in the way of four local cross country teams Thursday, washing away the Parsons Invitational at Big Hill Country Club.
The first races were just starting when a line of thunderstorms that skirted Allen County arrived and drenched competitors and organizers.
“They haven’t announced a makeup date, but the ones they’re talking about probably won’t work for us,” Iola High head coach Marv Smith said.
In addition to Mustangs and Fillies runners, teams from Humboldt, Marmaton Valley and Yates Center were scheduled to race in Parsons.
Iols now sets its sights on hosting the annual Doc Stiles Invitational Tuesday at the Allen Community College grounds in Iola. All of the other area teams will attend as well.
The first races begin at 3:40 p.m.
A full slate of freshmen, junior varsity and varsity runners will compete, as well as middle-schoolers.
Rain washes out CC races
