Webb runner wins Freeman meet

Shelbyville Central's Usiel Garcia, Community's Logan Pierce and a St. Andrew's-Sewanee runner race to the finish line during the John Freeman Invitational at Webb. (Photo by Dan Brown) [Click to enlarge]

Community, Hamilton, Riverside Christian, Shelbyville Central, St. Andrew's-Sewanee and Webb all had runners present at the John Freeman Invitational in Bell Buckle on a rainy Thursday afternoon.

Webb's Damien Launey crossed the tape in 18 minutes, 10 seconds to earn first place overall individually. Golden Eagle Gerardo Mullins followed in a distant second place (19:43). Hayden Cliche of the Feet wound up fourth (20:30) and Shelbyville's Juan Lopez fifth (20:38).

On the girls side, it was once again Angel Carrillo claiming top honors by completing the soggy course in 22:20. Webb had Jessica York cross second (22:31) and Ellen Williams fourth (24:25). Mary Grace Hamilton sprinted to third (24:10) for Riverside Christian, with Community's Michaela Jones fifth (27:33).

Webb's Damien Launay poses for a photo with John Freeman's mother after the race. (Submitted photo) [Click to enlarge]

The Webb Feet won in the boys team standings with 33 points, followed by Shelbyville with 48 points.

There were no complete girls teams.

Community and Shelbyville participate in the MSCCA championships on Oct. 21. Next up for Webb is the region championships on Oct. 29.