The Ada High Cross Country teams had their first scheduled meet of the year on Sept. 8, at Putnam City, or at least they both tried. During the meet, the girls’ team was able to compete and receive medals. However, the boys’ cross country meet was canceled that day due to lightning.

Girls Placement:

Savannah Cloar: 13th

Cassidy Walsh: 18th

Brianna  Logra: 38th

Katlyin Vandegriff: 42nd

Mackinzie Bratton: 44th

Grace Pottebaum: 45th

Charley Walker: 48th

Jaden Mitchell: 58th

Kate Pottebaum: 59th

Katie Walker: 60th

Amanda: 62nd

Nayukpa Ramez: 63rd

The second meet this year was on Sept. 10 at The Pontotoc Techonolgy Center in Ada. Ada’s team managed to place 6th at this meet.

Savannah Cloar commented, ” I have no idea how many people there were, just… lots.”

The boys’ team was actually able to compete in this meet, but did not have any medalists. There was over 135 runners there at the technology center.

Girls Placement-

Cassidy Walsh: 22nd

Savannah Cloar: 30th

Jalee Mitchell: 37th

Mckenzine Bratton: 40th

Grace Pottebaum: 43rd

Brianna Lorga: 45th

Callista Vandergriff: 58th

Charley Walker: 69th

Kate Pottebaum: 73rd

Katey Walker: 82nd

Boys Placement-

Jaron Keith: 45th

Nathan Fountain: 123rd

Will Pottebaum: 135th

Boys’ team member Nathan Fountain has expressed concern for the future of the boys’ team considering the low turnout this year.  ” We just need more cross country boys.”

If interested in joining the Ada High cross country team, boys and girls, should contact head coach, Drake Daniels.

This story was able to made thanks these people. Savannah Cloar and Cassidy Walsh, both girls cross country runners. Nathan Fountain, boys cross country runner. Coach Drake Daniels, head coach for the cross country and track teams.