Our SLS Cross Country team had another strong showing at the Race of the Thoroughbreds Classic at Larry & Penny Park in Miami on October 2!

With a 2.1-mile course, a heat index of 101°, and 85% humidity, our Sharks showed incredible determination and grit! 💪🔥

🏅 GIRLS VARSITY

Cadence Allen, 8th Grade — Medalist! 🥇

Cadence placed 16th out of 99 runners with a time of 16:50—a new PR on this course! Last year, she ran 19:02, making this an incredible improvement. 👏

🏅 GIRLS JV

Emily Moore, 7th Grade — Medalist! 🥇

Emily placed an impressive 10th out of 92 runners!

🏃‍♂️ OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES

Cohen Hesse, 6th Grade — JV Boys

🏅 31st out of 160 | 16:07

Sawyer Lyons, 7th Grade — JV Boys

45th out of 160 | 16:48

Last year: 21:09 → over 4 minutes faster! 🤯👏

Ross Shew, 8th Grade — Varsity Boys

⏱️ 17:13

Andrew Kornely, 8th Grade — Varsity Boys

⏱️ 17:18

Last year: 22:30 → more than 5 minutes faster! 🔥

We are incredibly proud of the hard work, perseverance, and determination our Sharks continue to show—especially under some seriously challenging conditions!

The next meet is the 305 Classic this Friday in Miami. Let's go, Sharks!