The Calhoun Middle High School Cross Country team turned in an outstanding performance at the Elk River Trail Cross Country Meet in Clay County, highlighted by a dominant showing from the high school boys and a record-breaking effort from the girls team.
The Red Devils captured four of the top five spots in the boys race, led by Jackson Clawson, who claimed 1st place in 17:58.6. Braidin Ferrell finished 2nd in 18:00.0, followed by Eli Ferrell in 3rd with a time of 19:17.0, and Zac Smith in 5th place at 19:30.9.
In the girls race, Brooke Tingler continued her remarkable season with a 2nd-place finish in 20:09.8, setting a new Calhoun County High School girls cross country school record for the second time this season. Carissa Sands placed 7th in 24:22.9, while Gabi Smith earned 9th with a time of 25:28.3.
The middle school girls also had a strong day, led by Lillian Caldwell in 10th place (15:00.2), Temperance Caldwell in 11th place (15:27.7), and Mackenzie Tingler in 15th place (16:51.1).
The team also proudly wore pink uniforms in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, showing their commitment to raising awareness and honoring those affected by breast cancer throughout the month of October.
Congratulations to all of our Red Devil runners on an excellent day of competition!
Photo Credit: Sarah Tingler and Drew Caldwell
