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Runners hit the gas at Ken Gaston Invitational

Owen Higgins, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2024
Lauren Pratt
Senior Tarak Oak leads the Redhawks in their district preview race at the Lovejoy Invitation in McKinney on Sept. 14. On Saturday, the team ran on a flatter course at the Ken Gaston Invitational in Grand Prairie where the girls’ team took first place.

With the District 11-5A meet less than two weeks away on Oct. 10, the Redhawks cross country team competed at the Ken Gaston Invitational in Grand Prairie on Friday.

The girls’ team led the way taking first place with its top five runners all finishing in the top 30 led by Sofdia Golladay (8th), Sophie Lopez (14th), and Srishti Shetty (15th).

On the boys’ side, Dominic Ward led the Redhawks with a 17:52 run over the 5k. 

The nature of the course led to fast times according to girls’ head coach Khera Vay. 

“It was one of the flattest courses we’ve had this season as many of the others have been hilly,” Vay said. “A lot of kids got their PR at this race and performed really well.”

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Owen Higgins
Owen Higgins, Staff Reporter
Owen Higgins is a junior in his second year in Wingspan. Outside of Wingspan, Owen runs track and cross country for the school. He can't wait to produce stories and another year in Wingspan!
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Lauren Pratt, Executive Producer
Lauren is a senior entering her fourth and final year with Wingspan! This year she is an Executive Producer for the WTV Daily Update. Lauren is a member of many organizations on campus, including PALs, Rocky’s Roses, and Best Buddies. In her free time, she enjoys all types of crafting, dance, and photography as well as spending time with her family and friends! She is looking forward to everything her senior year will bring!