First time on the podium since 2003 when Dripping Springs Cross Country finished 3rd.
Seniors Marleena Mickel, Kate Ginther and Karsten Bobb. Ginther and Bobb both placed in the top 10 in the state individually. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Lady Tigers cross country third in State
The Lady Tigers cross country team have put in the work, some for four years, and it is always gratifying to see that work produce results. Dripping Springs’ last four seasons have ended at the state meet but this year the Tigers finished in third place which is the highest Dripping Springs has finished since 2003 when the Tigers also finished in third. This means the Lady Tigers get to add a UIL state trophy to their trophy case and each of the seven runners received a UIL medal for their efforts as well. In addition, Kate Ginther and Karsten Bobb received another medal for their top ten finishes among the 152 contestants. The Lady Tigers were never able to finish above Boerne Champion and didn’t in this meet either. However, the two-time champions had to give way to Lucas Lovejoy. First year head coach, Kourtney Morris, was very pleased with the Lady Tigers performance, saying the girls followed the plan to perfection to be in contention all the way.
State team results: Lucas Lovejoy 65, BC 71, DS 86, Colleyville Heritage 96, Dallas Highland Park 143, Canyon Randall 147, Grapevine 151, Mission Sharyland 220, College Station 272, NB Canyon 277, Hallsville 284, Amarillo 301, Frisco Wakeland 304.
DS results: 8. Kate Ginther 18.15.9; 10. Karsten Bobb 18.24.9; 36. Marleena Mickel 19.14.1; 37. Rylea Bernhard 19.16.2; 45. Chandler Latham 19.21.5; 105. Alexa Velasco 20.05.4; 113. Jesse Bookbinder 20.16.9.