Mississippi's next cross country season promises to be electrifying, with a lineup of accomplished 10th-grade female runners returning to the track. These gifted athletes are all set to push Mississippi Cross Country to unprecedented heights.
At the forefront is Ella Rankin from Hartfield Academy, who, with a blazing 18:23, recorded the fastest time of the 2022 Mississippi Cross Country season at the Rankin County Cross Country Championships. As a five-time Champion and MAIS powerhouse, Rankin is poised to continue her successful run, chasing more titles and records.
But the competition is fierce. Trailing closely are Simpson Academy's formidable duo, Lilly Overby and Layla Warren, currently ranked second and third respectively in the list below. Overby and Warren are known for their aggressive front-running style, making them formidable opponents. Overby stood out as the top Mississippian at the 2022 Watson Cross Country Classic a...