Cougar
Iron Sharpens Iron
XC Team Burns up Home Course at the Cougar Invite
By Allison Sebern
There was a great turn out at the Cougar Cross-Country Invite with a total of 10 teams competing. Lacey Person, running the first race of the meet, competed well and finished strong running (23:27) for the Varsity Girls' race. Kray Person made a huge improvement from last year's meet knocking a minute off of his time, he ran (18:42) and placed 2nd. Washake Vaughn made big improvements as well crossing the line 30 seconds sooner from a year ago (20:58). Jesse Williams ran a time of (25:39). Keith Hoffman, a 7th grader, completed his race (23:51). Thomas Heth, who had been dealing with injuries all season managed to run a time of (27:01).
"It was a good home meet, and we all did alright. It helped that we knew the course," stated Kray Person.
Cougars Kill the Hill at SESD Meet
By Allison Sebern
The Cross-Country team travels to Bon Homme on October 5 for the SESD Meet.
Kray Person (18:56)
Thomas Heth (27:38)
Jesse Williams (24:12)
Lacey Person (22:43)
Washake Vaughn (21:34)
Keith Hoffman (24:23)
"It was a nice day, and the whole team did well. Lacey even got a new personal record at this meet," commented Jesse Williams.
Young Runners Give it Their All
By Allison Sebern
The Region Meet took place in Freeman on October 14. Lacey Person ran a time of (27:57) and qualified for the state meet. The boys ran next with Kray Person crossing the line first for the team. Kray ran (18:30) placing fifth and qualifying for state alongside his sister. Washake Vaughn ended his race strong running (20:15) placing 22nd, but fell short two places to qualify. Jesse Williams ran (22:42). Thomas Heth finished his race in (23:57) which was his personal record.
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