Lady Cyclones capture runner-up in regional cross country, qualify for state tournament
Published 12:12 pm Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Photo Contributed Jerry Behrmann, Cooper Chinault, and Hampton junior Jackson Smith qualified for the state tournament after finishing in the top four individually after the top four teams were recognized.
Photo Contributed Members of the Elizabethton cross country team who earned medalist honors during the regional competition are Cooper Chinault, Jerry Behrmann, Arvella Nave, Helen Hackett, Jasey Hyatt, and Jane Hackett.
Photo Contributed The Elizabethton Lady Cyclone cross country team finished as regional runner-up at Daniel Boone High School, earning a trip to the state championship.
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Star Correspondent
It was a big day for the Elizabethton Lady Cyclone cross country team at Daniel Boone High School in the AA Region 1 Championship on Monday.
With their finish, the Lady Cyclones qualified as a team for the state championship, which will be held in Hendersonville, Tenn., on Thursday, Nov. 7.
Leading the way for the Lady Cyclones was freshman phenom Vella Nave, who finished in second place, bested only by David Crockett senior Maggie Bellamy.
Nave finished with a time of 20:15.40 to earn second place. Other Lady Cyclone finishers were:
- Helen Hackett – 21:29.80
- Jasey Hyatt – 22:29.70
- Jane Hackett – 23:08.20
- Madeline Isaacs – 23:19.50
- Grace Artz – 25:05.60 (season best)
- Amberlin Grindstaff – 26:28.00
- Madeline Schumann – 29:28.60
The Cyclone boys team finished in fifth place, just five points away from qualifying for state as a team, as the race was highly competitive and came down to minuscule seconds.
After the top four teams are set, the top five individuals in the race are also selected to compete at the state championship, which is challenging to achieve with 116 competitors vying for these spots.
Two seniors from the Cyclones qualified individually, as Jerry Behrmann and Cooper Chinault will finish out their high school careers with an opportunity to earn a state medal.
Also qualifying for the state championship was Hampton High School junior Jackson Smith, who finished with a time of 17:41.00. Other Cyclone finishers were:
- William Snodgrass – 19:01.30
- Cooper Jack – 19:12.20
- Louis Trivette – 20:34.90
- Joubran El Helou – 21:52.30
Cyclone head coach Matthew Campbell praised his team’s efforts.
“I am proud of our runners that are going to state with their huge accomplishments and proud of the season the Cyclones have had,” said Campbell. “I am excited to see them compete at the state championship.”
