Competing in the biggest meet of the 2012 season with over 5,700 runners in 14 races in conditions that rivaled a swamp for mud, muck, and water, the Montgomery Catholic Cross Country Team established its credentials as one of the best in Alabama over the Columbus Day weekend.
The Boys finished second behind Alabama 4A power Randolph, but defeated 3A rivals Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Westminster Christian Academy, and 35 other schools to claim the runner-up trophy.
The Girls claimed 17th place out of 25 other teams in the Bronze Division. They were led by senior Sarah Talbot’s season best time of 23:44.26, good for 67thout of 276 runners. Seventh grader Sarah Beth Littrell placed 71st with a personal best 23:47..20. Katelyn Stark (25:04.86), Annabel Starrett (25:20.15), and Katie Lawrence (27:52.63) also scored for the Lady Knights. Senior Katherine Terino ran in the Gold Division and finished 44th in 19:55.23, third best ever for a Catholic runner on the course, first among Alabama 3A runners in the race, and second best on the day for 3A.
