Three Russell County runners are headed to the KHSAA State Cross Country Championships, including the first girl in program history to qualify.
Senior Noah Diaz and sophomore Will Coffey earned their spots with top-ten finishes and personal-best times. Diaz finished in 18 minutes, 50 seconds, while Coffey clocked 18 minutes, 58 seconds.
Sophomore Marlee McGowan also qualified for state, making history as Russell County’s first female cross country runner to accomplish that feat. McGowan ran a personal-best time of 24 minutes, 23 seconds.
Congratulations to Diaz, Coffey and McGowan as they prepare to represent Russell County at the state championships. (photos credit: RCHS Athletics Dept)
