BURLINGTON — Multiple runners from Marmaton Valley and Yates Center posted top 20 finishes while making their 2026 debut at the Burlington Wildcats Classic Saturday.
Yates Center sophomore Elliot Ard finished first among area competitors after taking 18th place, clearing the 5K course in 19:58 seconds. Marmaton Valley sophomore Brayden Endicott was on Ard’s heels, finishing just 3 seconds later.
Marmaton Valley junior Kris McVey came in 22nd place with a time of 20:29 seconds. MVHS senior Brendon Newman finished 26th in 22:58 and MVHS junior Thomas Allee finished…
