As the cross country season begins to reach its peak and the team heads towards Sectionals, Canton’s athletes continue to strive towards new goals.
On Tuesday October 16th, Canton competed at Salmon River against Potsdam, Malone, and Tupper Lake. In the girls race, JessieJean Coffin placed fourth with a time of 23:23. Lena Frank was right behind in fifth with a time of 23:43. Addison Ragan finished in 25:56, placing ninth.
On the boys side, Cedric Harper placed third with a time of 17:35. With a time of 18:15 was Zachary Lyndaker, placing fifth. Carson White placed seventh with a time of 18:50.
In the boys modified race, Oliver Williams placed sixth with a time of 11:58. Alden Barr placed 16th with a time of 20:35.
One week later, on October 13th, the team competed in a league meet at Norwood-Norfolk, giving the athletes a good idea of the upcoming Sectionals race to take place in Norwood.
In the girls varsity race, JessieJean Coffin placed ninth with a time of 23:32. Lena Frank placed tenth, running a 23:34. Aurora Casserly ran a 24:32, placing 19th. Addison Ragan placed 25th, running a 25:53.
In the boys race, Canton remained undefeated in its class and placed second in the section. Sophomore Cedric Harper took sixth with a time of 17:51. Zachary Lyndaker placed eighth, running an 18:35. In 15th was Carson White with a time of 19:12. Hunter Gilson took 18th with a time of 19:45. Elijah Williams ran a time of 19:55, placing 24th.
Oliver Williams ran the modified race in 10:38 and Alden Barr finished in 17:38. Both athletes achieved new personal records on the hilly course.
The athletes will next compete at the Beaver River Invitational on Saturday, September 17th.