On Saturday, October 29th, the BHS women’s cross country team qualified for state at regionals. The women’s team got second place. In first place was Lake Norman, the team’s nemesis. Lake Norman won by 4 points.
“We’re glad that Lake Norman got first, because then they will act all cocky and think that they are going to win, but then we will come up and beat them, ” cross country team member Lillie Siniard said. The whole team is very confident that they will beat Lake Norman.
“It’s really rewarding feeling when you beat someone you’ve been training to beat all summer,” cross country team member Emma Dauster said.
They have been working hard with the goal of state competition in mind all year.
“It’s been a long road getting here so it’s exciting to see what’s going to happen,” said Eliza Witherspoon.
The team has been putting in 35-55 miles a week. They have been training since the end of May to prepare.
Ava Findlay at a race.
Eliza Witherspoon, Ava Findlay, Lillie Siniard, Julia Smith, Alydia Mohanan, Alyssa Lefler, and Emma Dauster are all in the top 7 and will be racing.
“I was the alternate last year, and you don’t really get the whole experience and I’ve worked really hard this year,” Dauster said. “I’m running as number 7 on the team.”
“I think we have an excellent chance to repeat as champions,” said cross country team coach Phillip Latter. “I am very fortunate to be their coach.”