Wednesday was a big day for cross country, as the District Championship races were held. It was a memorable day for Russell County, as three teams won titles.
Honaker shone at the Hogoheegee District at Sugar Hollow Park in Bristol, with both the girls’ and boys’ teams winning gold. The Tigers also had an individual champion, as freshman Lyla Bostic won the girls’ championship.
In addition to Bostic, Honaker individual medalists included Varsity Boys: Hunter Dye (2nd place); Lincoln Combs (4th place); and Tyler Boyd (10th place). Varsity Girls: Erin Hubbard (6th place); Shiloh McGlothlin (7th place); and Reese Ratliff (8th place).
Brady Ward won 1st place in middle school boys.
The Lebanon boys won the Southwest District Championship at Cavitts Creek Park near Tazewell. Elliott Breeding led the way with a second-place finish.
Aybrum Hammond (4th place), Asher Taylor (5th place), Jack Garland (7th place), Clayton Brown (8th place), and Landin Littrell (11th place) also had strong showings for the Pioneers.
Jaylin Osborne (3rd place) and Chloe Ratliff (17th place) ran for the Lebanon girls but didn’t have enough girls for a team.
Lebanon won the middle school boys and girls team championships. Mason Tincher (boys) and Emma Osborne (girls) brought home the individual gold.
The Castlewood boys won the Cumberland District team championship, with the race held at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. Isaac Cooper led the way for the Blue Devils with a second-place finish.
Parker King (4th place), Dalten Keith (9th place), and Salem Hall (15th place) ran well for the Blue Devils.
Region 1D and 2D Championships will be held at Sugar Hollow Park in Bristol on Wednesday, Oct. 28, with 1D beginning at 10 a.m.
2D begins at 2 p.m.
