Heat, injuries challenge runners

Heat, injuries challenge runners

Girls Cross Country

Harmony Richey

Staff Writer

The girls cross country team participated in the Hardy Lake Invitational on Sept. 10. Despite the heat index of more than 90 degrees, the team focused on finishing. The runners’ health and safety were more important.

The team got first in the Little Four XC Meet at Crawford County High School on Aug. 29. The girls pushed through the course and won the meet. Junior Kristen Skelton placed 11th overall and third for the team.

“We were nervous because it’s the hardest course to run... We won for the first time that I can remember,” she said.

Another accomplishment the team made was at the Columbus North Classic event. Despite their loss, everyone on the team achieved their personal record time. “We are working our way with it. We’ve had some injuries, but it’s coming together. We are feeling pretty good about things,” Coach Bobby Ashley said.

Boys Cross Country

Baylee Comer

Co-Editor-in-Chief

With only half the season left, the Warrior Cross Country team looks forward to sectional.

“Our biggest challenge is that a lot of us are getting injured. We’re having to sacrifice a lot of races, and at the same time we’re having to keep ourselves condition ready when the time comes,” said Co-Captain Tristian Rowland (11).

While some say it is the injuries that are the toughest obstacles for the team, others say that it is the mentality it takes to run. Logan Weilbaker (11) said having mental strength is the toughest part.

“It takes a lot of concentration and strong will to keep up a good pace,” said Weilbaker.

On Sept. 28, the Warriors will compete at the Duke Meyer Invitational in Hanover. Next week, the team will compete at Mid-Southern Conference in Salem on Oct. 5. Sectional will be held on Oct. 12 in Hanover.