Bel Air XC Places in the MPSSAA 4A North Championship

Taylor Patrick, Sports Editor

On Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, the Bel Air Cross Country Team ran in the MPSSAA 4A North Championship meet at Hereford High School. The boys’ team placed 15th and the girls’ team placed 17th.

The boys’ team was led by Sophomore Kieran McDermott in 44th place with a time of 17:35. McDermott was followed by Senior Captain Austin Weiss in 54th place with a time of 17:48 and Sophomore Ethan Gray in 123rd place with a time of 18:50.

The girls’ team was led by Senior Morgan Smith in 77th place with a time of 21:56. Shortly behind Smith was Sophomore Paige Blaker in 99th place with a time of 22:32 and Junior Julia Merritt in 117th place with a time of 23:38.

Following the meet, Coach Sokolis stated, “It’s been a great season and I hope everyone had fun! Coach Ruff and I have had a blast coaching our team and seeing everyone improve and beat their personal records.”

The Bel Air Cross Country ran an excellent season.  As expressed by many members on the girls’ team, “We are all ‘XCited’ for next year!” Great job Bobcats!