WAC runners make cross country history

Wesson News

Pictured at the team meet at the Ole Brook Invitational are (l to r), front row: Anne Houston Peets, Ally Selman, Eden Hall, Kennedi Johnson, Lillian Jackson, Dalton Jackson, Ady Prestridge, Grant Hynum, Hadyn Rushing, Grady Smith and Nick Raiford; and back row: Natalie Allen, Mae Logan, Jayden Allen, Ella Logan, Sarah Logan, Emory Britt, Hallie Short, Collin Watts, Leyton Ainsworth, Isaac Stovall, Brody Ponder, Canderous White and Chastin Wilson.

Wesson Attendance Center girls and boys cross country teams have made history by qualifying for the state tournament at their very first meet, with thirteen personal records shattered.

Each returning runner ran faster at their first meet this year than they ran at their first meet last year.

“These athletes have given up hours over their summer break, working through the grueling heat, to prepare themselves to be better than they were yesterday,” said Mandi Ponder, mother of cross country eighth-grader, Brody. 

“The improvements shown in this meet’s results are a direct reflection of their commitment to the team! We couldn’t be more proud of them!” said Ponder.