Running to Victory

Cross Country sets records, heads to state

Marty Tidwell, Guest Reporter • October 23, 2024

Lia Snively

Freshman Lily Schmidt takes a comfortable lead at the district meet in McKinney on October 10.

The varsity girls and boys cross country teams punched their ticket to State yesterday at the Region 2 Cross Country Championships at Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie. Both teams were the Region 2 runners-up.

The girls team broke a Frisco ISD record as they qualified for the State Cross Country Meet for the ninth year in a row. The previous record was held by the Wakeland boys team of who qualified for eight years in a row from 2012-2019.

A special congratulations to sophomore Presley Robertson for achieving All-Region 2 honors for her third place finish.

The State Cross Country Championships are Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas. The girls run at 10:45 a.m. and the boys at 11:25 a.m.

Here is the link to the State results… https://mychiptime.com/searchevent.php?id=16097

State Shirt orders – Show your support, order a shirt!

Please see below if you’d like to order a 2024 Wakeland Cross Country STATE t-shirt and/or sweatshirt through Gift Box Social.

The deadline to order is Friday, October 25, 2024, before noon.

Shirts will be delivered next Tuesday. Link to order… https://giftboxsocial.com/shop/ols/products/whs-xc-state-24

About the Contributor

Lia Snively, Reporter

Hi, I’m Lia Snively! I’m a junior at Wakeland, where I enjoy running cross country and participating in organizations like HOSA, DECA, and Spanish Honor Society! Other than that, I write for Wakeland Access and yearbook. Outside of school, I spend most of my time hanging out with my friends, taking care of my new puppy, or working at the library as a volunteer. In the future, I hope to continue down the health pathway and attend the University of Arkansas. Go Wolverines!