The Runninin' Royals have had another consistent season, finishing in the top ten throughout the year. At Carrolton High School Saturday, their consistent performance resulted in one of the best team finishes for Bleckley Cross Country.
Colby Kitchens.
The boys finished fourth out of 32 teams. Top ten boys teams were:
Anthony Jones
1 Westminster 42
2 Lovett 68
3 Benedictine Military 131
4 Bleckley County 190
5 Rockmart 206
6 Blessed Trinity 208
7 North Oconee 216
8 East Jackson 256
9 Buford 277
10 Pike County
302
Will Wade
Josh Valls was top male runner for Bleckley. Individual results were:
Chase McCulley.
7 Josh Valls 17:14.61
35 Colby Kitchens 18:07.70
40 Anthony Jones 18:12.08
55 Will Wade 18:47.82
61 Chase McCulley 18:56.25
70 Austin Francis 19:13.81
77 Tyler Gavitt 19:18.26
Austin Francis
Bleckley's girls finished fifth out of 32 teams. Girls top ten looked like this:
Tyler Gavitt
1 Lovett 49
2 Westminster 56
3 Blessed Trinity 114
4 North Oconee 147
5 Bleckley County 181
6 Jefferson City 192
7 East Jackson 200
8 Dawson County 221
9 St. Vincent's Academy 252
10 Pike County
257
Kelli Arnold
Kelli Arnold was top finisher for the girls. BCHS female finishers were:
Taylor Harrington
7 Kelli Arnold 20:18.15
23 Taylor Harrington 21:38.54
43 Ivy Knight 22:40.33
49 Caley Cranford 22:56.38
66 Kate Corley 23:59.39
88 Kaylin Dykes 24:59.14
Ivy Knight
Congratulations to the Runin' Royals and coach Shelly Cranford on another good season.