Cross Country Teams excel in Virginia and North Carolina

News Summary

High school cross country teams from King George and surrounding areas showcased their talent at multiple invitationals over the weekend. The King George boys’ team secured 15th place at the Hare & Hounds XC Invitational, while the girls’ team finished 12th. Other highlights include Noah St. Julien’s sixth-place finish at the Fork Union Invitational and Rochelle Gary’s top honor at the Generals XC Invitational. With competitions heating up, these athletes are poised to achieve personal bests as the season progresses.

Cross Country Teams Dazzle in Virginia and North Carolina

This past weekend was a thrilling time for high school cross country teams, particularly in King George and neighboring regions. The air was filled with excitement as teams competed at multiple invitationals, showcasing their speed and stamina on the course.

King George Shines at Hare & Hounds XC Invitational

The King George boys’ team made a remarkable impression at the Hare & Hounds XC Invitational, with Timothy Wingeart racing his way to an impressive 15th place finish out of a staggering 424 runners. Wingeart clocked in a time of 16:52.4, a performance that helped his team secure 15th place out of 58 scoring teams. What a great showing!

On the girls’ side, the King George team also put in a valiant effort, finishing 12th out of 39 scoring teams. Leading the charge was Bailey Delier, who finished in a respectable 42nd place with a time of 21:31.30. Although they didn’t have an individual runner finish quite as high as their male counterparts, the girls demonstrated their competitive spirit and teamwork.

It’s worth noting that the boys’ race was won by Gain Church from Pinecrest, North Carolina, who finished with an impressive time of 16:12.30. Talk about setting the bar high!

Fork Union Invitational Highlights