Lady Rebels win, Rebels second in region

  • The Lady Rebels cross country team smiles together after earning first place in the Region 7AA Championship meet in Rome for the third year in a row Tuesday, October 25. Shown are, from left, standing, Monica Cosentino, Kristin Cipich, Shaylee Jones, Olivia Temples and Lindsey Holloway; and kneeling, Karli Sams and Jaclyn Cracknell.
    The Lady Rebels cross country team smiles together after earning first place in the Region 7AA Championship meet in Rome for the third year in a row Tuesday, October 25. Shown are, from left, standing, Monica Cosentino, Kristin Cipich, Shaylee Jones, Olivia Temples and Lindsey Holloway; and kneeling, Karli Sams and Jaclyn Cracknell.
  • The FCHS Rebels cross country team smiles after placing second in the Region Meet Tuesday, October 25. Shown are, from left, Conner Kyle, Luke Callihan, Benjamin Bloch, Brady Smith, Gavin Davis, Sam Jabaley and Zechariah Prater.
    The FCHS Rebels cross country team smiles after placing second in the Region Meet Tuesday, October 25. Shown are, from left, Conner Kyle, Luke Callihan, Benjamin Bloch, Brady Smith, Gavin Davis, Sam Jabaley and Zechariah Prater.

    The Fannin County High School (FCHS) cross country teams traveled to Rome, Georgia to competed in the  Region 7AA Championship meet Tuesday, October 25.

    Both teams competed in the warm windy conditions, but Lady Rebels brought home the trophy for the third consecutive year in a row.

    Lindsey Holloway ran to a first place victory  and a personal record (PR) of 20:44.  Kristen Cipich followed in second with a PR of 22:27. Olivia Temples finished in fifth, Karli Sams placed sixth, Monica Cosentino finished in 11th, Shaylee Jones in 20th and Jaclyn Cracknell finished in  25th with a PR of 26:55.

    At the horn, the Rebels plan was set in motion.   Zechariah Prater lead the team in second place. Luke Callihan finished just behind him in fifth with a PR of 18:12. Benjamin Bloch finished in sixth, Gavin Davis placed seventh, Conner Kyle finished in 18th and Sam Jabaley in 22nd. Despite their effort, they were outperformed once again by Model but finished second.

    Both teams advance will advance to the State Championship meet Friday, November 5 in Carrollton, Georgia.