Running Eagles qualify eight for Regional Meet

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The Canton Running Eagles competed at the District 13-4A Cross Country Meet in Canton Oct. 13, finishing second overall in the varsity boys division while also placing two finishers in the top five of the varsity girls race.

Coach Marta Morgan noted, “The weather was beautiful and there were many personal best times turned in. I'm super proud of these runners. They did a great job and I couldn't have asked for a better group of young people to coach.”

The varsity boys finished second overall just behind district champion Mabank. Matthew Hook was Canton’s top finisher in the race, placing fourth with a time of 17:58. Wilson Null finished sixth in 18:12, Garrett Stapleton seventh in 18:13, Jonathan Bourquin 10th in 18:23, Kevin Nixon 17th in 19:14, and Gage Bullard 18th in 19:15.

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