Girls cross country seeks third state title, boys seek redemption
Both the boys and girls cross country team has had a great season so far. The girls have won the state championship back to back years and are seeking a three-peat.
The boys didn’t have as much success last year, losing in regionals, but are seeking redemption this season. To prepare for this, they have been pushing their limits, working harder than ever.
“[The team] is very positive and welcoming,” Sophomore Jacob Kieffer said. “Everyone is really nice and willing to bring me in.”
The team has been thrilling to watch, but it’s not just about what they achieve.
“Being around a group of guys, and having coaches that support us is what it’s all about,” Senior Preston Sloffer said.
According to the Carroll XC Twitter page, the girls team did great at their latest meet on September 19 at West Noble, led by Senior Shelby Christman (2nd place).
The Chargers are looking to extend this great energy into the postseason for a deep run, and with the talent, they have a pretty good chance at winning it all.
The boys have also been doing exceptionally well. At the Marion meet, the Chargers were led by Sloffer (11th place) and Robert Lohman (13th place). The Chargers look to shorten these great times and have success in the postseason.
The cross country teams have done great this season so far, and with the team they have, sectionals on October 10 at Northrop High School, should be interesting to watch.
Henry Burgette is a Junior at Carroll. This is his second year in The Charger Online. He enjoys all sports, but his favorites are basketball, football,...
Carrie • Mar 12, 2021 at 1:08 pm
@Dwight Garner: Wow. Highly inappropriate to be attacking high school writers who are getting their feet wet in journalism during high school and attempting to showcase the talent at their school through athletics. Seeing as how this was written early in the school year, keep in mind, they were just getting started. Instead of tearing them down, why not show a little grace by showing some encouragement, or better yet, just don’t say anything at all? You should be ashamed for belittling and picking on these student writers. Next time, pick on someone your own size.
Dwight Garner • Oct 8, 2020 at 3:42 pm
Since you guys won’t edit your articles, I thought I would for you.
“losing in regionals” – The boys team lost at sectionals, but still advanced to regionals. They didn’t win anything.
Preston Sloffer is a junior, and his name isn’t spelled “Peston”.
He is also not in the picture. That is Hayden Mullett.
Just poor editing all around, many factual errors, and I really expected more from such a fine news establishment.
If you want me to zoom in and do a clinic on how to run a newspaper, let me know. You have my email.