Cross Country Cougars Qualify for State

Both the boys and girls Cross Country teams for Newnan qualified for state last weekend at the Region 4-AAAAA meet at Clinton Farms in Douglasville. EAch team earned second place in the region at this meet.

The boys team was led by senior William Pike. Pike placed third in an outstanding time of 16:07. Following Pike was fellow Cougar Jonathan Ballantyne, with a time of 16:30.

Elizabeth Gresham led the girls, placing ninth in 21:08. Teammate Sandy Gamino finished tenth in 21:55.

--Cole Duffey, Sports Editor