Both the Rams and Lady Rams Cross Country Teams are this week’s Josh Finley Country Financial Rams of the Week from WMIX Sports after capturing South Seven Conference Championships on Thursday, October 16, at the Crisp Sports Complex in Marion.
🏅 Rams Cross Country – South Seven Conference Champions
The Rams placed seven runners in the top twelve, finishing with just 30 team points to edge out Marion (38) and claim the conference title.
Top Finishers:
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3rd – Joel Hayes, 16:30.55
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4th – Trace Elliott, 16:39.28
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6th – Jayden Jones, 16:59.24
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8th – Liam Brandon, 17:13.93
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9th – Carson Workman, 17:16.54
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11th – Rowan Wilford, 17:20.55
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12th – Eli Johnston, 17:57.52
Team Results:
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Mt. Vernon – 30
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Marion – 38
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Carbondale – 72
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Centralia – 102
🏅 Lady Rams Cross Country – South Seven Conference Champions
The Lady Rams dominated as well, placing five runners in the top ten to earn the South Seven Conference title with 30 team points, just ahead of Centralia (36) and Marion (64).
Top Finishers:
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5th – Kennedy Bax, 22:45.17
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6th – Abbie Russell, 22:53.44
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7th – Lily Rains, 22:54.05
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8th – Iylie Harris, 23:05.95
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10th – Shelby Conner, 24:21.58
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14th – Marlowe Mygatt, 25:55.83
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30th – Lucy Kroeschen, 33:18.00
Team Results:
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Mt. Vernon – 30
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Centralia – 36
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Marion – 64
Both teams now turn their focus to the IHSA Carterville Regional on Saturday, October 25, where the girls will run at 10:00 a.m. and the boys at 11:00 a.m., followed by awards at noon.
