Taking advantage of a fast 3.1-mile course on a crisp and clear morning, Chase Prater finished in 6th place (16:46) overall and Chance Bailey finished in 13th place (17:11 – new personal record) overall at the state championship, both earning All-State honors! We are so proud of what these two have accomplished!
Eighth-grader Claudia Allen ran well at State, finishing 32nd overall with a time of 22:02. Way to go Claudia!
“We just wanted it more this season,” said Bailey, who estimated running 45 to 50 miles weekly with Prater during the summer and fall to prepare for the state meet.
COACH PUGH'S CORNER:
Today is a day that I always look forward to and at the same time dread. The last meet of the year - the State Championship.
It is the end of what was started in June with early morning strength training followed by those hot summer workouts on our trail. Next week, not only will the kids feel the void, but many of us parents will as well.
XC is an amazing sport - our kids learn so much more than just "running". They learn how to work - hard. They learn commitment. They learn dedication. They learn compassion for their fellow athlete. All things that they can apply throughout life. They battle to the finish -against all odds - and if they fall short, there is no trash talk or blame. Instead, you see these kids congratulate each other - with sincerity - on their own with no prompting or prodding by coaches or parents.
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