Once again the Miller Grove’ cross country teams went far from home for competition. The Hornets and the Lady Hornets ran at the Nike South Invitational at The Woodlands this past weekend (September 29).
The Hornets finished seventh out of 22 teams. Isaiah Billingley finished 2nd with a time of 16:02. Grant Earp was 60th. Kobe Robertson was 73rd. Lance Davis was 76th. Tanner Hensley was 82nd. Matt Brignon was 110th. Lexton Sly finished 174th.
The Lady Hornets were tenth out of 25 teams. Jolee Fox finished 31st with a time of 20:57. Lauren Bullard was 44th. Jorja Bessonett was 57th. Alexa Pelerose was 149th. Lainy Burnett was 164th. Harli Watson was 172nd.
Miller Grove Cross Country Coach Gary Billingsley said both teams competed well. He added the teams were finally getting healthy and he said that has helped the team split get closer. Coach Billingley said the meet was a great experience for his runners.