VHS Runs Well At State
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The Vidalia High School cross country teams traveled to Carrollton to take part in the GHSA State Championships last weekend. The Indians had a solid showing with Georgia Meredith taking fifth place individually, and the boys team coming away with fourth place as a team.
Girls
The Lady Indian Cross Country Team competed exceptionally well at the GHSA State Championships in Carrollton. Georgia Meredith rounded out her cross country career with a 5th place finish making it her third trip to the medal stand in the past 4 years. Georgia sealed her 4th record on the all time record list for Vidalia as she still holds the top 3 slots on the the record board and the 5th slot.
Judith Hussey etched her name on the record board as well as she ran a solid 5 minutes faster this year than she did last year as a freshman. Judith earned the 10th slot on the record board.
Lilly Menard had an exceptional race and showed a lot of toughness and grit as she stepped on the cross country continued from page
team after completing her softball season. Freshman Cannon Sharpton has had a fantastic season and is racing better every time she competes. Gabby Hester fought hard throughout the season and always impresses with her toughness.
Coach Mandy Godbee said, “It has been an excellent season and I am so thankful for these fine young athletes. They are making their mark on Vidalia Cross Country and moving the program in a positive direction. I am very proud of each and every one of them.”
Boys
The Vidalia Indians took a squad to Carrollton to compete in the GHSA state Cross Country Championships and came up big for the second year in a row.
The Indians were led by Abrien Anthony to secure a 4th place finish behind Bleckley County, Armuchee and Bremen. This year they seemed to be the underdogs but came up big on race day narrowly defeating Jeff Davis for the final podium spot.
Other members of the squad who ran were Simon Collins, Cash Driggers, Jordan Johnson, Chamlee Evans, Roderick Berry, Liam MacGregor, and Nick Foskey.
Coach Godbee stated, “These athletes have grown and improved exponentially throughout the season. They have overcome numerous obstacles and challenges, but they stayed focused and diligent. As a coach, I could not be more proud of them, it has been a joy and honor coaching them throughout the season!”
(L to R): Coach Mandy Godbee, Judith Hussey, Cannon Sharpton, Lilly Menard, Georgia Meredith, Gabby Hester, Sadie Siegmund, and Coach Lee Humphrey.Photo by VHS
