Gardner Newman girls cross country team finishes third at state, sets school record - LaGrange Daily News

Gardner Newman Girls Cross Country Team Makes History

The Gardner Newman girls cross country team achieved a milestone by finishing third at the Division II state competition, marking their highest finish in program history.

Despite being a team mostly composed of first-year runners, the Mustangs demonstrated significant progress throughout the season.

"The first race was really tough, but you just kind of get used to it after a bunch of practices and races,"
said eighth-grader Emma Clark.

Although the runners were not satisfied with their placement, head coach Denae Hill expressed pride in their accomplishment.

Author's summary: Gardner Newman girls cross country team finishes third.

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