The last Saturday in September proved to be an excellent day for the Marshall County Invitational. There were few clouds in sight as the sun shone down through the leaves and on the ever present hills that the course has to offer. The hills, someone might suggest, were a common topic of the day. Many conversations throughout the day were filled with the word, which leads many to call the course a trying one.
“It is a challenging course,’’ said coach Chris Kerrick of Marshall County High School. “The hills are challenging and the last mile really shows the runner’s strengths and weaknesses.”
This did not prove to be a deterrent as the meet brought out eighteen teams, representing three different states.
“I was pleased with the turnout,” said Kerrick. “With runners coming from other states really turns the competition up a notch and makes for a competitive meet.”
For Jackson High School from Missouri, the meet was good enough to warrant a three hour drive.
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