Cross Country prepares for Cumberland Conference

On Wednesday, October 19, the 2016 Cross Country team had their last meet before they compete for the Cumberland Conference title on Thursday, October 27.  The team ran Central's course this week: the same course they will run for Cumberland Conference. Burton's Cross Country team competed against teams in the district: Castlewood, Eastside, Rye Cove, and Thomas Walker. There were also teams from Central, Union, Ridgeview, and other high schools.

Of the ninety varsity girls that competed, John I. Burton's Paloma B. placed 45th, Tiffany A. placed 61st, Haley H. placed 65th, and Olivia M. placed 83rd.  The boy's varsity competition consisted of one hundred seventeen runners. Burton's Derrick A. placed 41st, Jonah S. placed 61st, Jonah C. placed 70th, Malachi K. placed 91st, and Austin B. placed 115th.  Parents and friends came to Central's course to encourage Burton's Cross Country team.

In the Cross Country Cumberland Conference, Castlewood, Eastside, Rye Cove, and Thomas Walker will be in attendance.  These teams, along with Burton, will be running to their full ability to qualify for regions.  The top fifteen individuals and top six teams will advance to the regional competition.  Make sure to come and support the John I. Burton Raiders at the Central course next week on Thursday, October 27!

Written by: Megan D. and Alex C.