(FESTUS) The Festus boys cross country team is off on the right foot in 2019 as Mo-Mile-Split has put them 1st in its Class 3 preseason rankings.
Even though the boys lost four-time All-State runner and state champion Max McDaniel along with two-time All-State runner Alec Whitener, Bryant Wright likes what he has coming back.
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Besides the seniors, Coach Wright has a few guys in mind that folks in Jefferson County should keep their eye on.
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The Festus girls cross country team finished 2nd at state last year and are ranked 3rd in the preseason by Mo-Mile-Split going into 2019.
Bryant Wright addresses what he believes will be the difference between another 2nd place finish and a state title this year.
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Coach Wright mentioned Allison Faerber as the top runner for the team after being All-State last season as a freshman. Coach Wright expects great things from her again and he’s also got some others in mind to have a solid year.
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The 2019 Festus cross country season gets underway on Saturday, September 7th in the Tim Nixon Invitational.
Full Bryant Wright Interview
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