On Wednesday, September 10, the John I. Burton Cross Country team traveled to Central High School in Wise, Virgina to compete against several different schools in the first meet. Our runners held their own against an array of schools including Rye Cove, Eastside, Central, Clintwood, Thomas Walker, Castlewood, and Holston. There is always lots of excitement leading up to the first meet of the year. On this day the ground was soaked but the air was very dry. You could feel excitement in the air, even the birds went silent at the beginning of the first race.Our team finished as follows:
J.V. Boys: Brandon A. placed 14th, Austin B. placed 25th, and Ron Y. placed 35th.
J.V. Girls: Tiffany A. placed 16th and Cassie I. placed 30th.
Varsity Boys: Nathan W. placed 16th, Robert B. placed 18th, and Jon B. placed 24th.
Varsity Girls: Lily L. placed 33rd, Sophie G. placed 36th, and Laken S. placed 46th.
Overall, our Cross County team performed extremely well against some tough competition. They have a tremendous amount of success to be proud of.
Their next meet will be held at Thomas Walker on Wednesday, September 17. Come out and support our running Raiders!
Their next meet will be held at Thomas Walker on Wednesday, September 17. Come out and support our running Raiders!