The Vidalia Cross Country team hit the road Saturday to run in the Orthopedic Invitational in Carrollton. The Lady Indians finished 6th as a team in a field of 27 teams. The boys’ results are still pending due to electronic issues.

Senior Kaitlyn Allen led the ladies with a course personal best time and a 12th place finish with a time of 22:51. Freshman Georgia Meredith was close behind with a 14th place finish and an all-time personal best time of 23:03. After the meet Vidalia Head Coach Mandy Godbee was pleased with the girl’s results, “This was an exceptional day for these two ladies, competing on a very tough course and placing in a field of 191 runners.”

Luke Palmer paved the way for the boys with an unofficial time of 18:56, with Sophomore Andrew Hodges running an all-time personal best time of 19:17 with his brother Daniel close behind.

“Our runners were given an opportunity to face off with a very tough field of competitors and run a very challenging, intimidating course,” Godbee said. “These runners stepped into this field with confidence and determination and competed very well. As coaches we are very proud of their efforts and results,” Godbee added.

Both teams travel to Toombs County this Thursday, September 16th, for the Bulldog Invitational.

(Courtesy of Vidalia High School)