The girls and boys cross country teams wrapped up the season this morning at the State Cross Country Championships in Round Rock. It was a perfect day for a race, and our teams took full advantage, turning in some amazing performances. Our girls team finished a strong 3rd to place on the podium for the third consecutive year. They were led by Molly Garrison’s unbelievable 2nd place overall finish, clocking in with a time of 17:53.50. The rest of the team knew that we would have to run strong and finish close together to get back on the podium, and that is exactly what they did.

The boys team was not to be outdone, finishing an incredible 4th place as a team – the best team finish at State ever. They were led by Tyler Connelly’s strong 3rd place overall finish in a time of 15:10.80. The boys also knew that they would have to battle and finish close together, which they did.

What a way to finish the season! I couldn’t be prouder of the effort and dedication that these athletes have put forth throughout the season. Way to go Ladycats and Bearcats!!

Full results were as follows:

VARSITY GIRLS 3RD PLACE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Molly Garrison 2nd Place 17:53.50
Mykel Murry 38th Place 19:05.50
Mayden Mitchell 69th Place 19:41.30
Hadleigh Walton 74th Place 19:48.00
Madison Larsen 79th Place 19:52.40
Kjersten Loy 130th Place 21:10.50
Sofia Brandenburg 132nd Place 21:16.20


VARSITY BOYS 4TH PLACE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Tyler Connelly 3rd Place 15:10.80
Thatcher Pettit 51st Place 16:27.10
Reed Murray 74th Place 16:42.90
Jonah Clary 84th Place 16:50.40
Noah Lay 86th Place 16:51.80
Maddox Murry 93rd Place 16:59.00
Ian Robbins 104th Place 17:08.70


Next Up: Some well deserved time off to rest and recover – then track season!