Kingsford was among 21 schools competing in Tuesday's El Harger Cross Country Invitational at Pictured Rocks Golf Course in Munising. (Courtesy photo)

MUNISING — Kingsford cross country runner Maria Murvich continued her impressive sophomore season by winning the individual girls championship of the El Harger Cross Country Invitational Tuesday at Pictured Rocks Golf Course in Munising.

Running on the course where the U.P. Finals will be held on Oct. 18, Murvich recorded a 20:45.8 to defeat Keira Waterman of Negaunee (20:45.8) and Sela Niska of Houghton (20:45.9).

Murvich’s effort helped the Flivvers finish in sixth place with 149 points. Houghton won the girls team title with 41 points, while Sault Ste. Marie placed second with 50. Twenty-one schools participated in the girls event with

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