Thursday, MCHS opened their 2020 Cross Country season with a Home meet against the Carmi Bulldogs. The Aces came away with a 23-35 victory.

Junior Gehrig Jones of MCHS led the way with a first place finish in the time of 19:18 over the 3 mile course. Tanner Spencer led Carmi with a second place finish. Aces runners Jason Miller, Anthony Bleyer, Caleb Carwile, Eric Leffler and Chase Keepes captured 4th thru 8th places to secure the victory.

In the girls race, neither team fielded a full team. McKenzie Willis of Carmi was individual medalist with a time of 24:38. Jada Smith led the Lady Aces with a second place finish, followed by Lily Keepes (3rd), Jayla Smith (4th) and Jacaelah Wheeler (7th).

The Aces next meet is at home versus Robinson on September 10th.