The Chester County boys’ cross country team claimed the Sectional 5 Championship, earning a spot in the TSSAA State Championships Nov. 6 at Shelby Farms in Memphis.
In a historic performance for the program, all seven Chester County runners finished in the top 20 to earn medals. Leading the way were Silas McManus in third, Ian Hall in fourth and Cooper Thompson in fifth. They were followed by Cooper Sparks (10th), Ryder Barr (12th), Preston Sparks (17th) and Chase Wells (20th).
The Chester County girls’ team also qualified for the state meet after finishing third in the sectional. Bella Lamb led the Lady Eagles with a runner-up finish, while Claire Coleman placed fourth, both earning Top 20 medals.
