Actions speak louder than words. That could be the motto for the Harbor Springs girls, who successfully defended their Division 4 state cross country championship Saturday at Michigan International Speedway. (Plus more cross country.)
Traverse City Central is heading back to the state finals. The defending Division 1 state champion girls will be at Michigan International Speedway to defend their title after finishing third at Saturdays regional at Carson City-Crystal.
Host Benzie Central hoisted two regional trophies on Saturday. The Huskies finished first in both the boys and girls Division 3 regional meets, as part of a full day of cross country.
Wolverine senior Jeremy Egas and Maddie Buntin of Harbor Springs were individual medalists Friday in the Division 4 cross country meet at Sports Park in Ellsworth.
Julia Otwell and Katie Perkins were the top two placers, leading Traverse City Central to a win in the 18-team Elk Rapids Invitational. (Plus more cross country.)
It was a sweep for Traverse City Central in the Big North Conference on Tuesday. The Trojan girls won their third league meet, earned the conference title and had the top overall runner in the Big North, Julia Otwell, who led a dominating finish for Trojans.