Polk County Cross Country competed in the Men’s Open Division 5K at Beeson Park in Winston Salem on Oct. 13. The boys’ team took second place overall and had several athletes post personal records for the season.  Senior Chip Collins won the event in 17:06 (personal record), followed closely in second place was teammate Jacob Collins 17:17 (personal record).  The following rounded out the strong finish for the Wolverines; Sean Doyle 18:25 (personal record), Daniel Painter 18:26 (personal record), Jake Russell 18:44 (personal record), Jacob Wolfe 19:06, Eli Hall 19:29 (personal record), Will Sachse 21:00 (personal record), Conner O’Hearn 22:58 (personal record).

The Lady Wolverines had two compete in the Women’s Open Event: Shea Wheeler 22:52 and Nancy Silva 22:58.
– article submitted by Jenny Wolfe