KDSS Grades 7-8 runners have successful cross-country season
By: Cindy Black
November 8, 2024
The Grades 7 and 8 cross-country runners at Kincardine District Senior School, had a very successful season.
At the Southwest Area meet, Oct. 8, at Ainsdale Golf Course, KDSS won both the senior girls and senior boys divisions.
Leading the senior girls, was Taylin Taverner. She was closely followed by:
- 2nd - Paige Andjelic
- 3rd - Brynlie Wilcox
- 4th - Brooke Roppel
- 5th - Taylor Taverner
- 7th - Tegan Frook
- 10th - Kenzi Davis
The team finished with a perfect 10 points.
In the senior boys division, KDSS swept the top eight spots, with Brett Helin taking the win. Following him were:
- 2nd - Grant Crawford
- 3rd - Hunter MacPherson
- 4th - Andrew Humphrey
- 5th - Caleb Jolliffe
- 6th - Sam Humphrey
- 7th - Connor Parry
- 8th - Emmitt McQuillin
The team also finished with a perfect 10 points.
The Bob Atkinson Memorial race at Saugeen Bluffs was held Oct. 21, on an unseasonably-warm day.
The senior girls dominated the race, with four runners placing in the top six.
Brynlie Wilcox took the silver medal and led the team to its first-ever division championship. She was followed by:
- 4th - Paige Andjelic
- 5th - Taylin Taverner
- 6th - Brooke Roppel
- 8th - Taylor Taverner
- 13th - Tegan Frook
All runners placed in the top half of their race!
Members of the Paisley Legion present the senior girls championship plaque to KDSS runners Taylor Taverner (left), Taylin Taverner and Kenzi Davis at the Bob Atkinson Memorial race, held Oct. 21 at Saugeen Bluffs; photos courtesy of Cindy Black
In seniors boys, Brett Helin ran a smart tactical race, slowly working his way up to finish fourth after a strong final sprint. The boys' team finished second overall in its division. Following Brett were:
- 9th - Grant Crawford
- 16th - Andrew Humphrey
- 17th - Hunter MacPherson
- 18th - Caleb Jolliffe
Congratulations to all of the runners on a great season!
Winning a medal in senior boys, is Brett Helin (third from right) of KDSS
Winning medals in the senior girls division, are Brynlie Wilcox (second from left), Paige Andjelic (third from right), Taylin Taverner (second from right) and Brooke Roppel (right)
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