Bischoff and Descant win overall titles in 5K
Published 1:15 pm Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Daniel Bischoff was the male overall winner and Samantha Descant was the female overall winner in the Washington Parish Fair’s 5K Race, which took place last month.
Bischoff captured the 5K (3.1 miles) race in 19:39. Descant was victorious in 22:48.
Dave Dessauer won the Overall Masters Group, and Becky Nave took home the Overall Female Masters.
Dr. H.K. Tabari topped the overall male walkers, while Barbara Holloway was best for the female walkers.
The event featured 177 runners.
“The fair 5K was a success this year,” race coordinator Melissa Mauer said.
Mauer said the high number of participants and beautiful weather made for a great day.
Mauer also said she is thankful for the sponsors and volunteers.
Age group places:
12-under:
Male: 1. Avery Verrett; 2. Tony Carrier
Female: 1. Marlena Verrett; 2. Ava Roshto
13-19:
Male: 1. Taylor Miller; 2. Hunter Verrett
Female: 1. Caroline Landry; 2. Callie Adcox
20-29:
Male: 1. Casey Hoffman; 2. Sharif Asfour
Female: 1. Nadia Sheridan; 2. Mia Eschete
30-39:
Male: 1. James Buffinet; 2. Paul Watts
Female: 1. Kelly Ballard; 2. Kal Roshto
40-49:
Male: 1. Tommy Quin; 2. John Warner
Female: 1. Mignon Kellar; 2. Jackie Jenkins
50-59:
Male: 1. Ed Lee; 2. Greg Givens
Female: 1. Faith Bahm; 2 Nancy Gill
60:
Male: 1. William Burris; 2. Rob Brown
Female: 1. Jeanette Parker; 2. Regina Aucoin.