Cross Country (Girls) Cross Country (Boys)
Tiger Cross Country Teams Hold Alumni Race
By Roger Grossman | Aug 14, 2025 9:23 AM

The Warsaw Boys & Girls Cross Country program kicked off its 2025 campaign with the highly anticipated Alumni & Community 3K Race, drawing runners from across generations to race, reconnect, and celebrate Tiger tradition. With nearly 100 participants, the race featured fierce competition, enthusiastic spectators, and a strong sense of community pride. 🏅 Top 5 Finishers – Male Alumni Division Robert Murphy – 9:43 Tyler Mimnaugh – 9:59 Tyler Swartz – 10:01 Andrew Potter – 10:02 Ryun Hoffert – 10:54 🏅 Top 4 Finishers – Female Alumni Division Melonie Gackenheimer – 14:54 Elliana Transparenti – 15:03 Laurel Davis – 17:55 Elizabeth Fisher – 17:59 🏅 Top 5 Finishers – Male Current Tigers Jackson Gackenheimer – 9:55 Jaxon Lehman – 10:43 Alex Hoover – 11:22 Eli Swinehart – 11:25 Jack Boggs – 11:29 🏅 Top 5 Finishers – Female Current Tigers Dani Rastrelli – 12:09 Abi Marsh – 12:20 Eden Metz – 12:46 Eden Gackenheimer – 13:09 Savannah Purdy – 13:10 🏅 Top 5 Finishers – Male Future Tigers Magnus Granger – 12:16 Alek Lantz – 12:16 Evan Souther – 12:37 Benjamin Maile – 13:18 Henry Schotter – 13:42 🏅 Top 5 Finishers – Female Future Tigers Franki Rastrelli – 13:19 Jubilee Simfukwe – 13:43 Avery Davis – 13:52 Jesula Simfukwe – 14:52 Isadora Vega – 15:44 🏅 Top 5 Finishers – Male Community Division Randy Sterk – 11:20 Rogan Fox – 12:09 Ricardo Ochoa – 12:39 Eli Katris – 13:57 Jacob Wallin – 13:59 🏅 Top 5 Finishers – Female Community Division Morgan Wallin – 12:38 Stephanie Boyd – 21:37 Aressa Bays – 22:00 Amanda Transparenti – 22:15 Amanda Miller – 23:18 📊 Team Score Summary Male Team Results 20 Points | Alumni – Dominant performance led by Robert Murphy and Tyler Mimnaugh paced the alumni to victory. 41 Points | Current Tigers – Strong pack finish, with seven under 12:00. 96 Points | Community – Led by Randy Sterk and a trio of sub-14 performances. 97 Points | Future Tigers – Young talent shows promise with several in the 12–13 minute range. Female Team Results 18 Points | Current Tigers – Depth and speed earned the win, with four finishers under 13:30. 55 Points | Future Tigers – A breakout showing from Franki Rastrelli and Jubilee Simfukwe. 89 Points | Community – Morgan Wallin led the charge. DID NOT SCORE | Alumni – A strong effort by Melonie Gackenheimer and Elliana Transparenti. The race wasn't just about fast times—it was about tradition, connection, and pride in the orange and black. With alumni reliving their glory days, current athletes testing their early-season fitness, and future Tigers dreaming big, the 2025 Alumni & Community Race was a powerful reminder of what makes Warsaw Cross Country a special family.