The varsity cross-country team competed in its first race of the 2011 season at the Our Lady of Mercy Invitational on Saturday, August 27. Senior Cameron Thornton placed first in the varsity boys race, crossing the finish line at a blazing 16:25.41. Cameron's first-place finish represents a first for Whitefield Academy at a major cross country invitational as well. Cameron was supported by the following varsity boys: freshman Robby Keough with a time of 17:49.28, junior Holt Merkle at 18:57.69, and senior DK Langford at 20:23.14. Other competitors included Jake Fikse, Taylor Tutt, Brent Hildebrand, and Tommy Keough. Running for the JV boys were JB Johnson, Stephen Bracher, Justin Samples, and Austin Hoover; Whitney Merkle and Alli McLemore ran for the JV girls. Congratulations to all!
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