Cross Country Team Case Study

2 points. That was it, that is how much the girls cross country team lost state by last year. 2 small points. This year is redemption, take State back! Fortunately for the boys, state went much better. The cross country boys were able to come out with an outstanding win last year. After losing strong seniors on both team, members had to step up and work hard to make up for the losses of last year.
With both teams ranked, their future looks strong. Currently, the boys are ranked at 7th in the state; the girls have been able to hold a spot in the top 3 in the State for in 3A. Both Carly Rahn and Maggie Pollard are also ranked in 3A, at 9th and 19th as well as Jason Taylor at 30th. As seen both teams had made some great progress this year and had great success
“And I think the kids are getting confident. Being able to run with confidence is such a huge thing, and those kids are starting to believe”.

Now they just need to finish all the hard work that they have put into it. Now, you may ask yourself how is the cross country team so amazing? Well I’m about to tell you.
How does the cross country team have the push to win, the push to finish? This year's team’s goal is to stay focused and conquer! Conquer the hill, conquer the course, conquer your time. That is how they are planning on getting to state by conquing! Both teams have worked hard in meets to push each other for better times and better placing. One great example of this was the conference meet. All seven of the boys varsity medled and placed in the top 15. They swept the meet easily, winning by 53 points! As for the girls, they have continued to succeed throughout the season

“We just try to push each other and continue to get better as the season goes on.” Carly said. “We’re just hoping to peak when it comes time for state, I feel like we’ve really been doing our best