Cross Country Profiles

Matt Wilson is a senior at who runs cross country, and his teammates will tell you that he is very devoted and passionate about his running. All his teammates consider him as one of their coaches because he is so supportive and pushes them when no one else will. “I definitely look up to Matt Wilson and I think everybody does or should, literally,” said freshman Elijah Lopez. Lopez...

Sweat drips down her face, her legs feel like Jello, and her heart beat pounds in her ears. She flops onto the ground with her hands above her head as she watches her teammates cross the finish line congratulating each one for doing a great job. This is the typical scene after every cross country meet for senior runner Cass Tressin. Tressin has been running cross country for four years, and...

With tired limbs and dripping sweat Nate Trigg and the PHS boys cross country team win third place at Pittsburg and Fourth in Ottawa meet. Nate Trigg, senior, has been running cross country since his freshman year. Trigg is sad knowing that this is the last chance he gets to run cross country with Paola across his chest, but he plans to continue running after this season is over. “New leaders...