Braves Chase Down State 4A Cross Country Title
The 8 boys who brought home their school’s first 4A state title take the stand. “It meant a bit more winning this first year back with the 4A schools. We’ve always believed that to be the best, you have to beat the best. We know that titles will be harder to come by [in 4A], but that is what makes them that much more meaningful,” said Head Coach Ty Draney.
November 2, 2022
The boys and girls cross country teams recently returned from Ethete’s Wyoming Indian High School where they competed at the State Cross Country Meet.
Each team across the state from all classifications brought 8 girls and 8 boys to the event. This year was the Braves first year back in 4A in over a decade, so the competition was steep. “To be the best, you have to beat the best,” as Coach Draney famously always says to his team.
While both girl and boy teams had great races, the boys were able to take home the 4a State Title, the first one for their program in the 4A division.
Sophomore Habtamu Wetzel won the individual state title, beating everyone by 20 seconds with a time of 15:48.
Even though their season has ended, the team continues to run and will continue to run, even through the winter. They have to be ready for next season; they have a title to defend.
