Avery Engbers, Tanner Smith break school records at cross country meet
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Avery Engbers of Holland Christian and Tanner Smith of Zeeland West both set school records during the Bulldog Invitational on October 3. Engbers finished her race in 17:36.2, breaking a previous record held by state champion Kayla Windemuller, while Smith recorded a time of 15:21. Both runners have consistently placed in the top two during their competitions, contributing to their teams' standings. Engbers has been recognized as a top runner in the state for three years, and both athletes aim to perform well in upcoming conference and regional events.
- •Engbers set the Holland Christian record at 17:36.2.
- •Smith topped the Zeeland West record with 15:21.
- •Both runners excelled at the Bulldog Invitational on October 3.
- •Engbers aims for continued success in Division 2.
- •Smith hopes to replicate his brother's conference title win.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — How Avery Engbers, Tanner Smith raced to school records at same cross country meet
"Two of the area's top runners made history by setting school records for Holland Christian and Zeeland West.
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