Sullivan Central's Williams keeps impressing
Cheerleading’s loss has become cross country’s gain.
Erstwhile pompon-waver Emily Williams of Sullivan Central claimed the girls varsity Bristol Cross race Saturday at Steele Creek Park, breaking out of a pack of four runners to earn a seven-second victory in 19:08.37.
Williams, a junior, has been unstoppable in 2011 – winning six races in six tries – after splitting time between cheerleading and running last fall during her first season competing in cross country.
“My attitude has definitely changed,” she said. “My idea of a pace has changed.”
Central teammate Leslie Ecklund, who finished 23rd in 21:39.44, said training with Williams only helps the Cougars.
