Girls XC Climbs State Rankings, Boys XC Continuing to Improve
It was a perfect day for cross country racing, and harriers from across the country seized on the ideal racing conditions with impressive performances resulting. Over 7000 runners would cross the finish line by days end, representing 262 teams from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Missouri, California – and Canada!
In the girls unseeded small school race, the Ladycats of Lansing were victorious over a field of 39 schools, taking home a coveted McQuaid plaque. Catie Eisenhut '20, in just her fifth cross country race ever, led the 365 runners in this race from the start, finishing first in an elite time of 18:18.9. Her teammate, Emmy Jackson '21, spent 2.9 miles of the 3 mile race in second place, just being outkicked in the final stretch but holding on for a third place finish overall.