The Boy’s Cross Country team has gone the extra mile to progress this year, all without losing their sense of humor and enjoyment in the sport.

To members though, cross country is more about the close-knit connections formed together during practice than just running and placing in competitions. “I’ll definitely miss the robust culture of the team, the many relationships formed, and conversations on daily runs about virtually any subject from school, childhood, running, life, weather, and even about the kinds of toppings on pizza,” says Dante Buonopane, a senior long-distance runner. He’s relieved that all this team building was possible this season, as it was hard to make small talk or get to know other members when a hefty part of the last season happened virtually through a screen.

One highlight of the season is that, captain Zain Soherwardy, grade 12, has qualified for the Cross Country Meet of Champions for the state, placing 15 in Groups. The team and coaches look towards what he can accomplish in the future.

Despite the chill attitude of the boys, they are serious about giving the sport their all for each and every practice. After all, each daily lap is valuable towards their hope to make a run at a GMC Championship and Sectional Championship next year.

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The Cross Country boys form a huddle to raise their morale and team spirit for their next challenge.