College Heights Christian School

CHCS Press Releases

Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2007

CHCS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM RANKED 4^TH

IN STATE AT ALL LEVELS

In its third year of competition the College Heights Christian School’s cross country teams have established a reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the state of Missouri. Following the running of the Missouri Southern Stampede earlier this month, in which both the boys and girls came away as Division II champions, the team was dubbed a “powerhouse” by mo.milesplit.us.com, the premier online running forum for the state of Missouri. Freshman Caleb Hoover (15:49) and senior Ethan Beaver (15:51) hold the 7^th and 8^th fastest times in the state for 5000 meters for all MSHSAA class divisions. The other runners rounding out the top 5 for CHCS, sophomore Josh Carter, junior Alan Good, and freshman Trenton Morris have all clocked times of 17:00 or faster to place them in the elite runner’s category as well. With all of its scoring runners on the elite list, The CHCS boys team is currently ranked 4^th in the state of Missouri out of all MSHSAA classes. Last year at the state meet the boys team placed just outside the trophies with 5^th place but look to be well on their way to a place on the podium at state this year.

The Missouri Southern Stampede champion for the girls was junior Emily Beaver at 19:02 giving her the 12^th fastest time in the state this year. Senior teammate Lacie Sparlin was 2^nd in 19:50 giving her a state rank of 43^rd. The CHCS girls team has placed 2^nd at the state meet both years they have competed and look on course to place as well or better again this year with freshmen Beth Good, junior Carly Cole, freshman Laura Szczepanik, and junior Rachel Calandro filling out the roster.

Foot note: The College Heights boys team won the Class 3-4 division at the Nixa invitational on Tuesday September 18, 2007 defeating a field of 14 class 3-4 teams. The girls won the Class 1-2 division defeating a field of 16 teams with a phenomenal score of 24.

For more Information: Daniel Lewis, Coach 782-4114 Ext. 210