Huskies wrap up cross-country season at state meet, shift to indoor

The Hewitt-Trussville boys and girls cross-country teams competed in the Class 7A state meet Nov. 5 at Oakville Indian Mounds Park. Both teams placed seventh in the team competitions.

The boys team scored 177 points to beat Spain Park by seven points, while the girls scored 202 points to finish in a tie with James Clemens and six points ahead of St. Paul’s.

Tristan Teer ran a great race to lead the Hewitt-Trussville boys, as he finished fifth, running the 5K in 15 minutes, 19 seconds. Wes Ellison was 23rd with a time of 16:19 to give the Huskies another strong performance. Rush Lachina (55th, 16:56), Jacob Mullinax (64th, 17:05) and Garrett Yokeley (66th, 17:09) scored points for the team.

Brooks Maddox posted a time of 17:11, Oscar Spears ran the race in 17:17, Mason Lachina crossed the line in 17:21, Joel Himes finished in 17:37 and William Gallant ran his race in 18:16.

The girls team was led by Kinley Harris, who finished 14th overall with a time of 19:16. Avery Cahoon finished 29th by posting a time of 19:55, while Kylee Sisk was 44th in 20:14 and Sophia Knox was 62nd with a 20:53. Lauren Ruf (94th, 21:34), Amberli Santiago (100th, 21:41), Bella Bales (121st, 22:17), Sophie Bryant (136th, 22:49) and Meah Goodell (145th, 23:05) all competed for the team as well.

Hewitt-Trussville qualified for the state meet by placing in the top four in the Section 3 meet the week prior at Veterans Park in Hoover. The girls team finished third, just five points behind Vestavia Hills. The boys team was fourth in the section meet.

The indoor track and field season is underway now as well. The Huskies will compete in four meets in January, all held at the Birmingham CrossPlex. The Ice Breaker Invitational is Jan. 7, the Hump Day Invitational is Jan. 11, the MLK Track Classic is Jan. 16 and the Last Chance Invitational is Jan. 28.

The indoor state meet is set for Feb. 4, also at the CrossPlex.