Wildcats shine under Memphis lights

Mason Greenhalgh runs for ORHS cross country in the 2025 Hoka Frank Horton Night Classic, held at Shelby Farms in Memphis on Saturday. (photo:Gloria Rust | ORHS Sports Media )
For the Wildcats, senior Mason Greenhalgh led the way, finishing the 5K course in 16 minutes, 1.60 seconds.
Rhett Hovater followed, placing 80th in 16:45.80, while William Hetrick (145th, 17:56.80), James Phillips (161st, 18:11.60), and Ben Greear (170th, 18:23.20) rounded out the team scoring.
On the girls’ side, Dylan Job led the Lady Wildcats with a strong 27th-place finish in 19:38.90.
Brooke Rossner was next in 69th (20:24.40), followed by Natalie Adams (91st, 20:55.40) and Elly Hartman (128th, 22:16.60).
Oak Ridge Head Coach Ed Wright praised the teams’ efforts as the Wildcats continue to prepare for postseason meets later this fall.