The Mercer Island boys and girls cross country teams were among the clubs from over 50 schools competing at the Bellevue Invitational Saturday, Sept. 26 at Lake Sammamish State Park.

Holy Names junior Jordan Oakes won the girls race with a time of 17:56.85. Mercer Island’s Chloe Michaels placed 21st (19:30.96), while Alexa Bauman finished 40th (20:15.12).

Bishop Blanchet senior Peter Hogan won the boys race at 15:38.5. Ben Stoops finished 30th (16:40.6) for the Islanders, and Tiger McBurney placed 51st (17:27.05).