TROY – Covington sophomore standout Alice Larson earned a trip to the state cross country meet with an outstanding performance at the Division IV Regional Championship on Saturday in Troy.
Larson finished ninth overall with an impressive time of 19:16.20. By placing among the top 10 runners in the regional competition, Larson secured her spot in the state meet, which will take place next Saturday, November 7, at Fortress Obetz & Memorial Park in Obetz, Ohio. The Division IV girls race is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m.
As a team, the Covington Lady Buccs finished 10th out of 20 teams with 270 points, while the Buccaneers’ boys team placed 14th out of 19 teams with 343 points.
Leading the way for the Buccaneers was senior Kent Welborn, who recorded the team’s highest individual finish by placing 39th overall with a time of 17:16.40.
Congratulations to Alice Larson on her outstanding accomplishment and best of luck as she represents Covington at the state meet!
GIRLS REGIONAL RESULTS:
Alice Larson – 19:16.20 – 9th
Tessa Lyons – 20:16.80 – 24th
Natalie Parke – 21:31.50 – 58th
Lucy Welborn – 22:34.10 – 94th
Mosley Welborn – 24:54.00 – 140th
Serenity Weaver – 27:56.00 – 156th
BOYS REGIONAL RESULTS:
Kent Welborn – 17:16.40 – 39th
Liam Deaton – 17:58.50 – 72nd
Wyatt Pierce – 18:19.50 – 92nd
Zaiden Maroney – 18:46.00 – 102nd
Landon Reynolds – 19:56.40 – 136th
Drake Angle – 20:14.20 – 142nd
Devin Abke – 20:18.60 – 144th
