From left are Ruby George, Trinity Olive, Sonja Raolji and Bella Jones.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Al Myatt)
Eighth-grader Ruby George of Cape Fear Christian Academy finished ninth in the Sandhills Athletic Conference cross country meet at Fayetteville Christian School on Thursday to earn all-conference honors.
George ran a time of 23 minutes, 38 seconds over the five-kilometer course, moving up from 14th place over the last two miles.
Freshman Trinity Olive of CFCA was 14th in 27:12. Bella Jones of the Eagles ran a time of 32:24 to finish 25th and Sonja Raolji was 26th in 33:55.
Trey Tripp led the CFCA boys with a 16th place finish in 21:36. Jaden Crumley was 19th in 22:53 and Chase Garcia was 27th in 27:29.
“I thought Ruby had a chance at all-conference and she ran well,” said CFCA coach Karina Maya. “All of the runners have shown improvement.”
From left, Jaden Crumley, Trey Tripp and Chase Garcia of CFCA warm up.
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Ruby George kicked past her fellow competitor at the finish.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Al Myatt)
Freshman Trinity Olive completes the 5K on Thursday.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Al Myatt)
Bella Jones closes out the season at Fayetteville Christian.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Al Myatt)
Sonja Raolji approaches the finish line for the Eagles.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Al Myatt)
The CFCA boys surge forward at the start of Thursday’s race.
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Chase Garcia maintained a consistent pace on Thursday at FCS.
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Trey Tripp led the CFCA boys with a time of 21:36.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Al Myatt)
Sophomore Jaden Crumley completes his first season in cross country.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Al Myatt)
