Saturday's Races

Pioneer Clash of the Classes

NC Runners made their guess at who Watauga would have running this year: Boys and Girls.  Obviously, some amazing seniors are gone. Drew Boyette (to NCSSM) and Joe Wiswell are gone.  Carson has gone with rest of the Middlebrooks to Michigan.  The Wangler sisters and others may be injured this week.  On the other hand, there's still one Vandenberg and it looks like Mandy Eagle-Farrar is back.

Watauga won 3 of the 8 races last year.  Michael Holland is the best bet to repeat in the Junior Boys' race.  Darby's gone and Lynde might rest.

The Bhalla sisters, from Lincoln Charter, will be hard to keep from repeating in the Sophomore and Junior Girls.  Hannah McBride, of North Stokes, had won in 2010 and 2011, but Lynde beat her last year and Celia has a good chance to beat her this year in the Senior Girls.

Ben Sprinkle, of Alexander Central, won the Junior Boys last year.  Let's see what Matt and Jacob can do.  Michael won the Sophomore race, but Will beat him in the Freshman race two years ago.  Josh Hall, of West Wilkes, won the Freshman race with a strong kick, but Matthew might be with him and outkick him Saturday.

We still need several more concession and other volunteers.

Last year, Coach Mac asked Wataugans to park on the gravel lots by the swim complex.

How to Watch a Cross Country Meet  -- Page 1 is not relevant for the scrimmage.  I especially like the last (3rd) page on "How to Cheer for Distance Runners," with good and bad examples.  Also, if you yell the runner's name, make sure you don't get it wrong.