Runner on the Rise - Girl
Kyra Hayes - Siegel High School
Kyra Hayes on her way to a 6th place finish last month.
Highlights: Placed sixth at the Large Division I TSSAA State Championship. With wins at Coleman Midgett and James Clemens, she never placed outside of the top 10 at any regular season race. Posted a Personal Best at the RunningLane National Championship finishing 16th in the process.
Runner(s) on the Rise - Boys
Jackson Martin - Creek Wood High School
Highlights: Placed 5th at the Large Division I TSSAA State Championship posting a Personal Best of 16:11. Never placed outside of the top 5 at any meet with three victories at Coleman Midgett and two Dickson County Home meets.
Connor Henson - Columbia Academy
Connor Henson post victory interview.
Highlights: Won the Small Division II State Championship with a time of 16:08. Posted a Personal Best of 15:54 on his way to victory at the Maury County Championships. Posted two other wins at Coleman Midgett and his region meet.
Team on the Rise - Girls
Breakdown:
Placed 3rd in the Large Division I TSSAA State Championship.
Returning 5 of their top 6 runners from the State Meet. Graduating runner placed 3rd for the team.
Top Returning Runner: Jayne Halterman (Class of 2024)
Team on the Rise - Boys
Beech made noticeable moves on the second loop at the Sanders Ferry Showdown
Breakdown:
Placed 6th in the Large Division I TSSAA State Championship.
Returning 6 of their top 7 runners from the State Meet. Graduating runner placed 5th for team.
Top Returning Runner: Gabriel Cox (Class of 2024)