9-year-old tops field of worm racers

The County County District Library held its annual worm race championship this year titled “Big Wandering Worm Off!” 

Andrew Sommer, 9, took the first-place spot out of the four finalists. 

Sommer, who took the big prize was the youngest competitor in the finals joined by finalists Mason Wetherwax, 13; Victoria Ferren, 13; and Evan Sommer, 13.

Each worm gave its best effort, but Sommer won out of approximately 56 racers and five races in the week-long event June 16-21.

Youth Librarian Linsey Geiser arranged the event and served as the referee who would straighten wandering racer worms and keep the race track moist for the worms.