Friday, February 20, 2009

XC Shrine Bowl rosters released

The rosters for the second annual cross country race were announced. The race will be run in Wichita on July 25. Last season's race saw the East boys and West girls prevail.

Tom O'Connell of Andover will lead the way for the West boys. O'Connell had an undefeated senior season. His fierce rival David Roberts of Mulvane will join him on the team. Roberts is a former state champion.

Jason Martin of Herington, the 3A state champion will be on the West squad along with 5A runner-up Kyle Glasgow of Kapaun.

For the East boys, St. Thomas Aquinas will send three runners including state champion PJ Greer. Teammates Ben Grace and Kyle Hanson will also be running.

The women's West squad is highlighted by 3A state champion Amanda Callaway of Belle Plaine and Manhattan's Marley Crusch who was the 6A runner-up last season. Laura Baird of Norton will also join the West squad.

On the East team, BreAnna Briggs of Wamego and Corinna Papps of Baldwin should provide a potent 1-2 punch. The two finished second and third at 4A state last season. Kylie Graves from Rossville will get one more shot to beat Callaway. Graves was the 3A runner-up last fall.

For the complete rosters click here: Shrine Bowl XC rosters announced

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