By David Rogers. BOONE, N.C. — Watauga 8th grader Kate James Moore not only finished the Western Highlands Middle School Conference 2-mile run hosted by Watauga High School as No. 1 in the Girls Division — but more than 90 seconds ahead of No. 2, Mitchell MS 7th grader Laney Glenn.
All told, Watauga had seven of the top 10 finishers. Behind Moore were Eden Gates (No. 3, 14:29.76, 8th grade), Liliana Resendiz (No. 4, 14:39.98, 8th grade), Estalee Davenport (No. 6, 15:27.46, 8th grade), Hannah Reule (No. 7, 15:47.12, 7th grade), Abbie Cutchens (No. 8, 15:49.27, 6th grade), and Elena Worley (No. 9, 16:01.05, 6th grade).
No. 5 was Amelia Minick in 15:03.13, a 7th grade student athlete representing Foothills Running.
Forty-three (43) student athletes competed in the Girls Division race, with Watauga taking home the team top prize (19 points), followed by Avery (60) and Mitchell (65).
GIRLS DIVISION RESULTS
