Mississippi Class 1A plenty of excitement.

Almost perfect weather for Cross Country. Overcast in the middle 60s and no rain. While the times were not scorching the races were including a rare tie and the 6th placer becoming oh so important.

In class 1A Jacob Gadd of Hickory Flat became an instant hero for his team as the 6th place finisher. With the Top 5 from Hickory Flat and J.F. Kennedy ties at 48 point each he finished 26th overall and 23rd in the scoring to help his team with the Class 1A State Championship.

Jacob Gadd of Hichkory Flat number 583 at the 1 mile mark on Choctaw Trails.

Marquez Howell of Myrtle won the Class 1A race in 17:05 a personal best time. In the Girls 1A it was Kitana High of Myrtle (16:16) pacing her team to victory 28 to 69 over Hickory Flat.

Marquez Howell of Myrtle Class 1A Boys 5K State Champion.

Kitana High of Myrtle Class 1A State Champion.