First Day of School

Hard to believe that another year has flew by.  Madison is starting her second year in college and hopes to be in nursing school by spring semester.   Raegan is a senior this year and Kennedy is in the 8th grade. Good Luck Girls!

First Day of School 2012

Terry Jones Invitational

Cross Country has become a fall tradition in our family.  Its hard to imagine that Raegan is now a senior and is starting her final season.  Four years ago I never imagined she would accomplish as much as she has. These kids run almost year around in preparation for Cross Country and Track.  Its nice to see all the hard work pay off.........

The first meet of the year was the Terry Jones Invitational held in Malad, Idaho. Seven schools from around SE Idaho were represented.  Mostly smaller schools from the likes of Westside, Bear Lake, Snake River, Malad, and Rigby were in attendance.  Idaho Falls which is Highland's district rival was also present.  Highland and Idaho Falls are in the largest classification Idaho (5A). These kids were ready to race after training for over two months in preparation for the 2012 Cross Country Season. We were also able to see where we stand with Idaho Falls.  It appears that Highland and I.F. will be neck and neck all season long. The girls and boys finished first at this meet.

Raegan ran a 21:27 which is a great time for the first race under hot late afternoon conditions.  The 5k (3.125 miles) course was 0.05 miles short which translates to an approximate time of 21:49 for a true 5k.  Raegan ended up medaling with a 9th place finish.

 A good start to  the season!

Boom! The Season Starts! Terry Jones Invitational

Terry Jones Invitational.  Raegan is the third from the left in white.

Coach Gulden giving encouragement at 1500m mark. Deseanna and Raegan

Raegan coming down the hill with about 800m to go.

600m to go.......

Alexis Wilkes, Prelsi Hutchison (1st) and Raegan (9th) all placed in the top 10