Led by Mariah Reed (103, eighth place) and Riley Larimer (100, 19th place), the Blue Demon girls would place a strong second in a tight Class 3 state champion-ship team competition. They finished one point behind Spotswood and two points ahead of Fauquier. Other team members are Grace Ballard, Gabriella Brandow, Kaylin Larimer, Addison Mecom and Zoiee Williams. Photos by Jon FlemingEastern Montgomery’s Calvin Wilbon leads teammates Grayson Welcher and Spencer Sisson in the first mile of the Class 1 state championship cross country race at Green Hill Park. The teammates placed second, third, and fifth to collect a second place team finish behind Parry McCluer. Photos by Jon FlemingAuburn teammates Alyson Funk (40) and Charlee Songer race away from the start in the Class 1 state championship race. They would place fourth and 10th respec-tively, helping the Eagles to a second place team finish behind Eastside High School. Photos by Jon FlemingChristiansburg’s Max Craig placed seventh in the Class 3 state championship to help lead the Blue Demons to a fourth place team finish at Green Hill Park. Pho-tos by Jon Fleming
