By David Rogers. BOONE, N.C. — A strong team performance by the Grace Academy of Boone boys cross-country team highlighted the Western Highlands Middle School Conference meet hosted by Watauga High School on Oct. 7. Grace Academy swept the top four finishing positions and captured six of the top 10 spots.
Evan Gordon, a Grace Academy 8th grade student crossed the finish line as No. 1 for the two mile course, in 11:50.07. He was followed by teammates Micah Arnold (No. 2, 11:51.88, 7th grade), Brandon Gordon (No. 3, 12:31.36, 7th grade) and Weston Galy (No. 4, 12:41.72, 5th grade).
Grace Academy had a near-perfect team score of 16 points, followed by Watauga District Middle School at 43, Avery Middle School at 97, and East Yancey Middle School at 98.
Watauga’s top scorers include Yates Hodges (No. 6, 13:19.95, 8th grade), John Braxton (No. 8, 13:22.03, 7th grade), Ben Trivette (No. 10, 13:28.03, 8th grade) and William Leonard (No. 11, 13:28.97, 6th grade.
Forty-two student athletes competed in the Boys Division.
BOYS DIVISION
