Shaun Jewell will represent Hill City High School at the upcoming 1A State Cross Country Championship in Wamego, Kansas. Jewell placed 11th at the western 1A Sub-State meet in Tribune, Kansas, on Saturday, October 24, with a time of 18:31.80. His best time of the season was 17:54.00 in Oberlin, and he hopes to finish with a new personal best at state.
"The Tribune course was challenging. I didn't perform my best, and the wind didn't help. I'm excited to run in Wamego on Saturday." - Shaun Jewell
Sophie McGee finished 38th with a personal best time of 29:12.90 at Sub-State. Both runners were supported by teammate Ty Mitzner and coach Hillary Sage. The Ringneck Cross Country team is excited to cheer on their teammate in Wamego. There will be a combined pep rally for Shaun and the Ringneck Football team at 3:00 PM at Keith Riley Fieldhouse on Thursday, October 29.
The state race will begin at 12:55 PM on Saturday, October 31 at the Wamego Country Club, located at 1900 Country Club Drive in Wamego, Kansas.
Article By: Wyatt Knoll
Picture By: Hillary Sage