Ruch Takes Third Place in State Middle School Cross Country Race

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The DeKalb Middle School Cross Country Team competed in the State Championship Race held Saturday, October 24 at Victor Ashe Park in Knoxville.
Mya Ruch was the 3rd fastest runner in the state competition which included 294 in the girls varsity race. Her time was 12:41.
Six other local runners competed including Carly Vance, who placed 79th with a time of 14:36; Courtney London, 258th (17:01); Bill Miller 176th (13:49), Jake Ramsey 286th (15:04); Jasper Kleparek 192nd (13:57); and Levi Driver 250th (14:26).
The boys varsity race featured 312 runners.
All runners had to qualify to be eligible to compete in the state competition.
The DMS Cross Country program is in its second year.

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