Cross country runners representing Hayesville Middle School made the journey to Bryson City Wednesday, Dec. 2 to compete in Swain County’s home meet. The Lady Jackets and Yellow Jacket teams had strong individual finishes which put them second in the results behind the hosting Maroon Devils. Savannah Burch had the highest finish of any Hayesville athlete with a runner-up time of 13:46. Jackson Dye led the boys squad with a time of 13:14 and a third place finish.
Girls individual results:
Savannah Burch: First place, 13:46.
Emma Ashe: third place, 13:46.
Raelynn Wood: eighth place, 15:44.
Marcy Dupriest: ninth place, 15:45.
Breanna Abrams: 11th place, 16:16.
Jasmine Brooks: 13th place, 16:39.
Leah Thomas: 15th place, 17:15.
Boys individual results:
Jackson Dye: third place, 13:14.
Kyle Shaheen: fourth place, 13:19.
Noah Carter: ninth place, 14:15.
Lance Coats: 11th place, 14:33.
Tyler Fuller: 14th place, 14:45.
Jacob Cody: 15th place, 14:54.
Cannon Brewer: 16th place, 15:16.
The teams will attack the course of their rival Murphy Wednesday, Dec. 16.