KM cross country teams hope to make strong run in Big South 3A

ing strong. We’ve been practicing since June and have had some good practices. Our numbers are low with just seven girls. A few years ago we had 20-plus.”

Key currently has 12 on his men’s team. “They look pretty strong,” he said. “That’s almost two teams which would be 14. We still may pick up some freshmen that don’t realize we’ve started. We’ve been running since June and everybody’s taking it seriously.” early to make a prediction about the conference race but I think the boys will be strong. The girls are rebuilding. We hope we can win the county and conference this year.”

Max Thompson is again looking good after finishing second in the conference last year, Key noted.

“He was the Big South MVP in track last year.”

Isaiah Watts is another strong returnee, coming off a BSC MVP honor last season.

Hunter Cruise is a three-time All-Conference runner.

“We have some freshmen that we hope will fill some spots,” Key said.

“We could definitely do well. We were second to South Point last year, which was very good.” The women are rebuilding after losing their top runner Divinity Irvin who is now at Southern Wes- leyan.

“Kallie Hope was a top three runner last year,” Key noted. “It will be a little tougher this season but we hope to finish in the top three. We’re look-

“The boys look pretty tough,” Key noted. “Isaac Watts made it to the state last year and was in the top seven in the regionals. I hope he and Max Thompson qualify and the team gets in. Our freshmen did well and Luke Allen was in the top ten.

“Thompson is coming off a really big track season and he should have a good season,” he added.