Local athletes compete in Meet of Champions

The Meet of Champions, the cross country state championship for elementary and middle school, was held Saturday in Lexington. Three Mason County students medalled- Cara Woods, middle school; Kara Moran, 6th grade and under; and Andrew Malone, 4th grade.

Prior to the elementary and middle school championships, high school athletes ran in graded competition. Nathan Woods medalled as the 21st senior boy. Valerie Rice was a trophy winner with a sixth place finish in junior girls race. Julia Woods was a trophy winner finishing fifth and Raylee Kirkland medalled in 15th place in the sophomore girls race. Nick Robinson was a trophy winner with a sixth place finish in the freshman boys race.

Mason County will host the Class 2A Region 6 Championship this coming Saturday.