XC team to run in Anson Oct. 6

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions and Lady Lions cross country runners battled the heat as well as the competition Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Hamlin meet.

Albany runners competed in the Rotan meet Wednesday, Sept. 28. Results will be reported next week.

At Hamlin, Albany had five runners in a field of 45 in the varsity boys race, two of 58 runners in the varsity girls race, and four of 25 JV girls entries.

“It was a hard and hot day for competition, but they all did their best,” coach Ginger Norton said. “Hopefully, they can get acclimated to the weather before we prepare for the district meet.”

Albany’s final meet before district will be Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Anson. Anson will also host the District 10-2A meet on Tuesday, Oct. 12.

In the 3.1-mile varsity boys race, Jonathan Coody placed 13th in 21:00 to lead the Lions, with Jayce Tinkle 14th in 21:20. Landon Kreitler finished 32nd in 24:10, with Brayden Watson 34th in 25:37 and Kaison Cehand 43rd in 28:00.

For the Lady Lions, Briley Tabor finished 14th in 15:09, while Sidney Russell was 16th in 15:17 in the 2.1-mile race.

In the JV girls division, Maci Hatchett earned a medal by finishing second with a time of 17:02. Avery Everitt was 12th in 20:11, while Myleigh Leveridge was 14th in 21:35, and Jaci Chapman was 18th with 22:50.