By RICK PETERSON
TopSports.news
Washburn Rural sophomore cross country standout Henry Laubach and Seaman junior cross country standout Brynn Spencer have been selected by the Dan Key Farmers Insurance Agency as the Rising Stars of the Week.
The Dan Key Agency will recognize top Shawnee County underclassmen throughout the bulk of the 2025-2026 school year.
Here's a brief look at the recent accomplishments of Laubach and Spencer over the past week.
Henry Laubach, Washburn Rural [Photo by Mac Moore/Lawrence Sports]
HENRY LAUBACH, Washburn Rural
Bouncing back from an injury, Laubach finished a team-high 22nd individually in last Saturday's Class 6A cross country meet at Rim Rock Farm, helping lead Washburn Rural to the state team championship.
Laubach posted a five-kilometer time of 16 minutes, 40.66 seconds to lead a strong pack performance for the Junior Blues, who won the team title by a one-point margin (100-101) over runnerup Blue Valley.
Laubach is a two-time All-Shawnee County honoree.
Brynn Spencer, Seaman [Photo by Mac Moore/Lawrence Sports]
BRYNN SPENCER, Seaman
Spencer earned her second straight Class 5A state medal in last Saturday's state meet at Rim Rock Farm, placing 16th individually.
Spencer, who had placed 18th as a sophomore, clocked a five-kilometer time of 19 minutes, 26.82 seconds and was the lone Shawnee County runner to earn an individual state medal (top 20).
The Seaman athlete is a three-time All-Shawnee County honoree.
