Middle School X-C sends 9 to state
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 10:21 am
By TONY STINNETT, Courier Sports Editor Cannon County's middle school cross-country team will have nine runners participate in the State Championship in Knoxville Saturday (Oct. 18). The Cannon County boys advanced as a team, while the girls will send four individuals to state. Duncan Cook was the overall regional winner with a time of 13:13 during the Midstate Championship at Sharp Springs in Smyrna. Tyler Southworth was second overall with a time of 13:19 in the 2-meter run, followed by Matthew Elmy (14:01), Tristan Davis (15:11) and James Vassar (15:34). Zettie Elrod led the way for the girls with a time of 13:32, followed by Madelyn Hale (14:11), Isabella Russo (14:12) and Madison Gaither (14:14). All four girls qualified for the state championships. It marks the second straight year Elrod has reached the state tournament. The program is in its second season.
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