The Macks Creek Pirates Cross Country team is back in action! The team raced today at the Southwest Cross Country Coaches Association's (SWCCCA) Richard Clark Invitational in Bolivar. Coach Kenny Ratliff is proud of everyone's performance and the hard work they have put in so far this season.
On the Lady Pirates' side, Junior Bailey Allan is excited to begin her 3rd Varsity season along with newcomers, Sophomores Kaelee Keehler and Izzy Willey. While Kaelee and Izzy are new to XC, they are no strangers to running as both ran Varsity Track last Spring. On the Pirates' side, Sophomores Carter Ferrell and Sebastian Sanches Chavez are new to the sport and are also experienced Track athletes.
From Left to right: Bailey, Kaelee and Izzy
Coach Ratliff shared all three Lady Pirates are off to a great start. Bailey who ran 31:37 shaved 14 seconds off the personal record she set last season. Izzy (30:16) and Kaelee (30:18) posted sound times in their inaugural race today. Good job ladies!
XC Pirates Carter and Sebastian both posted great times. In Class 1, Carter Ferrell ran an impressive 17:46 to take 3rd place! Sebastian also ran well, placing 60th in Class with a time of 22:26. Both young men have firmly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with this season!
Carter jockeys for position at the beginning of the race.
Sebastian battles traffic near the beginning of the race.
Carter's 3rd Place Finish earned him a spot on the medal stand. Congratulations Carter!
Coach Ratliff is excited and proud of the team's performance at their first meet today. While today's course was relatively flat, it was made more challenging with over 300 runners in the girls' race and over 400 in the boys’. The XC team will race again next Saturday at the Lebanon Invitational. Great job Izzy, Bailey, Kaelee, Carter and Sebastian!
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