Clarksville’s Weakley Park hosted the 10th annual TMSAA Cross Country State Championships on October 5th, drawing 570 runners from 108 schools across Tennessee. The event featured exciting races for girls and boys in both Class A and Class AA divisions.
In the girls' Class A competition, Rogersville City clinched the team title, with 8th grader Lola Coupe taking the individual state championship in a time of 12:35.26. Merrol Hyde Magnet finished as the runner-up team. In Class AA, Maya Lang of West Collierville Middle School earned individual honors with a time of 11:60.65, while Heritage Middle School- Thompson Station secured their first-ever team championship, achieving a 13:04 team average. Station Camp Middle School claimed the runner-up position.
On the boys' side, Murfreesboro Central Middle Magnet School topped the Class A teams, followed by Maxine Smith STEAM Academy in second place. Burns Middle School’s 8th grader Koen Garrett crossed the finish line first, clocking in at 11:20.38. In Class AA, Knox Doss at Drake's Creek 7th grader Jackson Oliver took the individual state title with an impressive time of 10:43.53, marking the third fastest time in TMSAA history for this division. Woodland Middle School claimed their third consecutive team championship, while Houston Middle School finished as runner-up.
Complete results from the TMSAA Cross Country State Championships can be found here, while photos from CEJr. Photography can be found here.
Class A Boys Race
In addition to the cross country races, the event also served as a platform for compassion and community support. Maggie Moore, a 7th grader from Greeneville Middle School who finished 9th in the Class AA Girls’ Race, organized a sock drive to aid those in East Tennessee affected by Hurricane Helene.
Moore's initiative drew an amazing response from participating schools, with runners and spectators alike contributing to the cause. The turnout exceeded expectations, and the generous donations of socks will make a meaningful impact on the counties struggling to recover from the devastating effects of the hurricane.
Maggie Moore’s leadership and dedication to helping others serves as a powerful reminder of how the TMSAA community can come together not just for athletic competition, but to support those in need during challenging times.
TMSAA would like to congratulate all of its member schools and athletes who participated in these season-culminating events over the weekend on their tremendous seasons.
Maggie Moore