Eagle Cross Country Makes Strides

Coach Donna Davis has high expectations for the cross country team this year. Davis, entering her 9th season as head coach, is excited about the possibilities this group presents. “This year we look forward to racing as a team and seeing how we can come through in the Conference and District Championships,” Davis commented. The Eagles return junior LeLand Harris, who qualified for state last year, as well as classmate Lincoln Moss, who just missed the qualifying mark. Other athletes on the team this year include senior Stein Anzjon, junior Brody Gordon, and freshman Austyn Moss, who had a successful season at the junior high level last year. 

“Our goal is always to improve and become the best version of ourselves” Davis said. Davis noted a big part of that is Erin Osborne, who provides amazing support and encouragement for the entire program. “She fills the role of assistant and goes well beyond that title to make our program the best version of itself,” Davis said of Osborne. 8th grader Phin Manko and 7th Dustin Baker complete the Cross Country program as junior high competitors. The Eagles will make their maiden run of the year at Neosho on August 26th.