This is a rebuilding year for the Bearcat runners.  Only two seniors return this year represented by Melinda Mayo and Jenny Blattman and two juniors of Alex Rybolt and Samantha Midgett.  The remaining eight member team are all sophomores and freshman.

On September 4th, the Jackson invitational was held where Zachary Conner finished third and Alexis Smith finished 10th in the freshman group.  Overall, the freshman boys finished 4th overall in the meet.

In the Kelly Invitational held this past Wednesday, Conner again had a strong showing as he finished 7th in the varsity division.  Katie Justice and Alexis Smith finished 12th & 13th respectively in the varsity girls division.  

In the girls junior varsity division, Kelsi Wood finished 7th for the Bearcat team.

"The kids are working hard and improving in every event", added head coach Christopher Bolin.  "We are excited about continuing to grow and get better".

The next meet for the cross country team will be the Cape Invitational held on September 17th.