Monticello hosted a Class 2A Iowa high school state-qualifying cross country meet on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022.

Tipton’s Mack Walter (497) and Claire Montgomery (493) cross the finish line during a 2A state qualifying meet at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Runners compete during a 2A state qualifying meet at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Runners navigate the course during a 2A state qualifying meet at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Tipton’s Alivia Edens (491), Monticello’s Halle Recker (450), and Monticello’s Marisa Kehoe (448) lead a group of runners during a 2A state qualifying meet at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Sumner-Fredericksburg’s Hillary Trainor heads for the finish during a 2A state qualifying meet at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Tipton’s Clay Bohlmann leads the pack from the start during a 2A state qualifying meet at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Mediapolis’s Solomon Zaugg competes during a 2A state qualifying meet at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Lousia-Muscatine’s Gavin Mills reacts after finishing during a 2A state qualifying meet at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Columbus Catholic’s Leo Christensen (387) and Mediapolis’s Ben Rice (427) race to the finish during a 2A state qualifying meet at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Sumner-Fredericksburg’s Hillary Trainor (483) and Jesup’s Mackenzie Wilson (407) compete during a 2A state qualifying meet at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Monticello’s Emma Althoff (445) and Wilton’s Audra Coss (521) compete during a 2A state qualifying meet at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Jesup’s Mackenzie Wilson (407) competes during a 2A state qualifying meet at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Jesup’s Clare Wright (408) heads for the finish during a 2A state qualifying meet at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Tipton’s Clay Bohlmann competes during a 2A state qualifying meet at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Mediapolis’s Owen Schmidgall competes during a 2A state qualifying meet at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Monticello’s Jacob Miller heads for the finish line during a 2A state qualifying meet at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Runners head for the finish during a 2A state qualifying meet at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Photos in this gallery are available for purchase, both print and digital download for personal use. Click the image, then click the 'buy photo' button to view options and pricing.