Lake Oconee Academy’s cross country teams recently ended their seasons with successful finishes at the state meet.
LOA head coach Carina Baxley helped lead her teams to impressive top-five finishes at the state meet.
The Lady Titans made it to the podium by placing third overall, powered by senior Kenzie Dykes finishing third. She ran an impressive 22:16.68 last Saturday at the state meet, held at Carrolton High School. Freshman Elena Viscarra also had a stellar outing for her team, finishing 22nd overall at 25:33.57.
Sophomore Marlee Lyon (25th) and senior Ana Garcia Rangel (35th) were the other LOA girls’ runners to finish inside the top 50. Junior Libby Hopkins (65th) and senior Weslie Lewis (65th) also finished inside the top 70.
The Atlanta Classical Academy and Furlow Charter finished above the Lady Titans in the team standings.
The Titans finished fifth behind GMC Prep, the Atlanta Classical Academy, Furlow Charter, and Atkinson County. Junior Jack Kalmanowicz, who finished third with an 18:05.53, gave them a strong performance.
Freshman Esau Rodriguez (25th) and senior Yael Rodriguez (28th) rounded out the top 30. Senior Adam Kalmanowicz (37th), junior Jameson McCuin (56th), and freshman Benton Lance (61st) also placed in the top 70.
Both teams are expected to return several key runners next season as they try to repeat this year’s success.