Snotherly places eighth in cross country state meet

Brecken Snotherly, shown during the track and field season, had a strong outing in the state cross country meet. (Randolph Record file photo)

KERNERSVILLE – Brecken Snotherly of Eastern Randolph placed eighth in the Class 1-A state cross country meet Saturday at Ivy Redmon Complex.

Snotherly, a senior, posted a time of 21 minutes, 21.66 seconds.

In Class 2-A girls, Providence Grove had a team entry, placing 11th.

The Patriots were paced by a trio of juniors. Jensen Auman was (22:38.40) was 40th, Mia Browder (22:56.70) was 44th and Carolina DuVall (23:05.64) was 51st.

On the boys’ side, Zach Hazelwood of Wheatmore was the top area finisher in Class 2-A in 29th place in 17:52.77.

Providence Grove’s Robert Burton was 33rd in 18:05.44.

In last month’s North Carolina Christian School Association’s state meet at Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, Faith Christian’s top boys’ runner was Isaac Harris in 18th place in 20:45.09. Faith Christian was eighth in the team standings.

By Randolph Record