Rattlers Running

Rattlers Runners First and Third at Panthers XC Race

Rattlers runner Chris Jonker blasted out to an early lead and never looked back on Saturday at the Panthers XC Running Race in Kin Coulee Park. Jonker cruised to a comfortable victory in the 6 km race, stopping the clock at 22:29, over a minute ahead of runner-up Darryl Smith from the Panthers.

Jonker’s teammate Truman Bartman also had a strong performance, finishing third overall in the race, and first in the U20 category. Bartman’s time was 24:37.

A total of 95 runners of all ages took part in the meet. Full results are posted here.

Rattlers Contest Eagle Butte XC Running Race

Echo Dale Park hosted the 17th Annual Eagle Butte Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 4

The newly formed Rattlers running team saw their first local action this weekend, taking part in the Eagle Butte High School Invitational at Echo Dale Park on Saturday.

MHC runner Chris Jonker, in his first ever XC running race, put in a solid performance, finishing second in the 6 km distance. Jonker chased winner Landon Swartz (Med Hat Panthers/SAIT) over the challenging, two lap, hilly course.

Chris Jonker placed 2nd in the 6 km distance at the 2020 Eagle Butte Invitational XC Race

Rattlers runner Aleena Matthews also took part. She was challenging for the lead at the 4 km mark of the women’s 6 km race when she fell and injured her knee. Matthews was forced to hobble into the finish.

Next up,the Rattlers Running team will contest the Medicine Hat Panthers XC Race on October 17 at Kin Coulee Park.