The first 5K race of the season had a little bit of everything: ditch, unmarked holes, slick grass, a narrow track in some places, and a serious hill between the first and second mile. Emma B. (22:22) finished in 10th place to lead the girls varsity squad followed by Rebecca, Sophie, Emma T. and Anna scoring for a third place team finish -the first podium in some time. Molly and Catie also ran for the varsity squad and finished in the top half of all finishers on the tough course. The boys were led by River's (17:23) 6th place finish, followed by Josh, Price, Avery, and John scoring for a second place team finish. Grant and Elias also competed for the varsity squad and finished just behind John in the top quarter of all finishers. As has been the trend in recent years, new freshmen runners (Rebecca, Sophie, Catie, and Avery) made solid contributions in their first high school 5K. Complete results are posted here. Photos of the event are here. Fortunately the high school races went off first as the temperature and the crowds soared later for the middle school and elementary races. Team will have 10 days of practice until the Caldwell Invitational in Lenoir on 9/7.
