Cross Country

Congratulations to the Girl's Varsity Team for qualifying to the State Championship Meet on November 6. Lili Beemer raced well and was the runner-up in a very competitive field with a time of 18:53.60. The rest of the girls did so well on a very difficult course. Estella Deal 22:31.19, Molly McPherson 23:28.61, Ella Shoenholz 23:31.98, Mariah Hobbs 24:37.14, Layla Amos 26:05.05, and Naomi Epping 27:21.50. The prediction was that they would finish 17th out of the qualifying field of 24, but they exceeded expectations and placed 15th overall. It was a culmination of a year of growth and strength. Please congratulate the girls when you see them. They are incredibly talented.

Sunset over a grassy field with people and banners in the distance.

Group of friends enjoying a meal at a restaurant with empty plates.

Eight runners in yellow jerseys pose together before a race.

Runners posing with a coach, showing team spirit and smiles.

Four athletes in yellow jerseys huddle together in preparation for their event.

Runners compete in a cross-country race on grassy terrain with spectators nearby.

Runners approach the finish line amid cheering spectators on a hill.

Two female runners pass by a group of spectators during a race on a grassy slope.

A runner in a yellow shirt finishes the race as spectators watch from the sidelines.

Runner in yellow approaching the finish line with spectators in the background.

Runner in yellow with sunglasses and another competitor behind her, crowds in the background.

Runner in yellow with sunglasses and another competitor nearby on the track, crowd watching.

Runner in yellow in the forefront, another competitor beside her, with spectators in the background.

Runner in yellow tank top and black shorts sprinting on field with spectators in background.

Runner in yellow tank top and black shorts approaching finish line with spectators in background.

Runner in yellow tank top and black shorts finishing race with spectators on hill in background.

Group of female runners on podium with medals, celebrating at cross country state championships.

Congratulations to the EHS Cross Country Team for once again showing great improvement this week at the Asics Invitational! Lili Beemer ran to a 3rd place finish in the Championship Race with a blistering time and school record of 17:30! All of the boys that ran hit a season best! Brady Keenan 17:09, Jaxson Anderson 20:17, Tyree Merjuste 20:27, Brayden Duvall 21:00, Steele Jarrett 21:31, Benjamin Shippen 21:47, Antonio Amador 24:46, and Colin Plagens 29:58! The ladies did phenomenal as well: Estella Deal 20:03, Molly McPherson 21:52, Mariah Hobbs 23:21, Layla Amos 24:26, Kylee McGowan 26:09, Naomi Epping 26:10, and Sina Mauga 28:22! I couldn't be more proud of this group who continue to work hard and improve every race!

Runner heading towards the finish line in a grassy field with spectators behind.

Runner approaching a mile marker on a dirt path with grass on either side.

Group of runners competing in a race on an open field under a clear blue sky.

Runners navigating a course with colorful flags and spectators near pine trees.

Boys running in a cross-country race on a grassy field under a blue sky.

A competitor sprinting towards the finish line with others in the background and a red banner.

Female runners racing with spectators cheering in the background during a cross-country event.

A runner approaching a red banner with spectators cheering from the sidelines on a sunny day.

Runners posing together in a field after a race with tents and an ambulance in the background.

Group of runners standing on a wooden spider structure in a grassy area under a blue sky.

Four runners in yellow and green uniforms competing on a grassy field under blue skies.

Two runners in yellow and green uniforms alongside a few other participants on a path.

Runners in maroon and yellow jerseys racing past a marked area with spectators nearby.

A group of young male runners wearing various jerseys competing on a grassy course.

Cross country runners compete on a dirt path alongside spectators and a pond.

Runners on a dirt path move past spectators near a pond during a cross country event.

A group of female runners races on a dirt path with spectators and banners nearby.

Cross country runners compete on a dirt path while spectators watch, with banners in the background.

Group of female runners competing in a cross-country race by a pond.

Male runners participating in a cross-country race under a bright sky.

A female runner finishing a race while spectators cheer in the background.

Group of athletes playfully posing on a large spider sculpture after a race.

Congratulations to the varsity men's and women's teams who competed at the OrthoWest Invitational in Carrollton, GA on 9/6/25. Very strong performances on our state course preview. Lili Beemer placed 2nd in 18:53. Estella Deal 22:02, Ella Shoenholz 22:56, Molly McPherson 23:14, Anna Hewitt 24:37, Mariah Hobbs 25:52, Layla Amos also 25:52, and Keira Vance 26:22. The men's team finished well with Brady Keenan 18:21, Jarrett Steele 23:18, Brayden Duvall 24:05, Tyree Merjuste 24:19, Benjamin Shippen 24:27, Wyatt Cortes 27:53, Antonio Amador 28:51, and Colin Plagens 32:58. Great job Knights!

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Runners competing on a grassy course in a cross-country event.

A boy in a yellow shirt running past a crowd at a race venue.

Female runners in yellow shirts jogging together along a path.

Runners racing on a grassy slope, with flags marking the course.

Runners in athletic gear compete in a cross country race on a grassy course.

Athletes racing uphill during a cross country event, wearing various team uniforms.

Runners sprinting down a slope during a competition, with spectators in the background.

A young athlete in a yellow uniform jogs past supporters, showing determination during a race.

Runners participating in a cross-country event on a grassy field.

Three athletes cheering and encouraging runners at a sports event.

A focused runner preparing to race with spectators in the background.

A runner in motion with another participant on the field and spectators watching.

Runner in yellow EVANS uniform competes in a cross country race.

Runners, including a girl in yellow EVANS uniform, sprinting on a grassy hillside.

Group of female runners in yellow EVANS uniforms climbing a hill during a race.

Girl in yellow EVANS uniform running on a path while others are in the background.

Female runner ascending a hill in a yellow jersey with number 773, grass background.

Runner passing on a grassy field with spectators in the background, wearing yellow jersey 773.

Runner in a yellow jersey with number 766 heading off a track with trees nearby.

Two runners ascending a hill with colorful banners; one in gray, one in white and green uniforms.

Female cross country runners competing on a grassy slope with spectators in the background.

Male runner in a yellow Evans shirt running uphill, with others in a race behind him.

Male runner in a yellow Evans shirt moving along a path, with spectators watching nearby.

Male runner in a gray Evans shirt sprinting on a grassy track, with cheering spectators around.

Two runners competing on a grassy field with spectators in the background.

Group of athletes in yellow shirts huddled around a coach near portable restrooms.

Runners in various uniforms racing past a sign near trees, with spectators watching.

A male runner going uphill alongside another runner in a green jersey on the course.

Congratulations to all athletes that participated in the Bob Blastow Invitational on 8/23/25 in Whitesburg, GA. Lili Beemer placed 2nd overall with a blistering pace of 18:28. Many athletes also had lifetime personal best scores! Mariah Hobbs 26:18, Naomi Epping 27:12, Jocelyn Maxwell 30:11, Benjamin Shippen 22:12, Brayden Duvall 24:32, and Antonio Amador 26: 34. Outstanding job to all!

Two male runners in cross country jerseys running on a grassy track.

Girl in a yellow jersey leading a group of female runners on a grassy course.

Group of male runners sprinting on a grassy field during a cross country race.

Girl in a yellow jersey running closely behind other female runners on a grassy course.

Boy in a gray tank top running on a grassy path at a cross-country event.

Girl in a yellow tank top leading a group of female runners during a race.

Group of female runners in different colored jerseys competing on a grassy trail.

Two boys in yellow tank tops running side by side on a cross-country course.

Runner in grey shirt participating in a race with green background and flags.

Runner in yellow shirt giving a thumbs up while competing, with another runner in background.

Runner in yellow shirt and two competitors in the background, surrounded by greenery.

Runner in grey shirt racing with another competitor in red shirt in the background among flags.

Three girls in running attire jog along a grassy path during a race.

A group of female runners compete, with one in a yellow jersey leading.

A girl runs alone on a grassy field, wearing a gray tank top and pink shoes.