The McIntosh

Chiefs boys and girls cross country teams began their season with wins

last Thursday against Sandy Creek High School.

Both squads

captured the first seven places in their respective races to defeat Sandy

Creek 15-50.

The top seven

finishers for the boys were Shaun Emery, 17:09; Randy Hutchinson, 18:04;

Anthony Collier-Quinn, 18:41; Mike Bowman, 18:58; Clint Adams, 19:23;

John Powers, 19:51, and Ben Brantly, 19:52. The top seven finishers for

the girls were Dana Van Winkle, 21:28; Elizabeth Gardner, 21:45; Judy

Thomasson, 22:21; Mary Crofton, 22:33; Tori Fratto, 23:50; Tabitha Lowey,

23:58, and Megan Spencer, 24:00.

Coach Charles

Buckle has high hopes for both squads this year. The girls are led by

four seniors, the top four finishers, who captured the state title as

freshmen. The boys squad is looking to be one of the top squads in the

region and to get