Top 10 in State: Gavin Quinn Captures Ninth Place; Boys Seventh as Team, Girls 11th
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It was a stellar day for the boys’ and girls’ varsity cross-country squads at the state meet.
On Nov. 7, junior Gavin Quinn placed in the top 10 of the boys’ varsity race – ninth overall – at the GHSA State (1A-3A) Cross Country Championships Presented by Atlanta Track Club held at the State Meet Course in Carrolton.
The Paladins placed seventh in the boys’ team competition, while the Lady Paladins claimed 11th in the girls’ team competition.
“Both teams gave it their all today,” head coach Holly Quinn said. “I am super proud of them! Both teams had great showings.”
The boys’ squad had two additional top 40 performances with senior Walker Shields coming in 30th and senior Grant Nolan finished 39th place.
FCS’ top girls’ team finisher was senior Lily Nolan, who finished in 35th place. Sophomore Elisabeth Newkirk recorded a 41st-place finish.
It the eighth consecutive trip to the state meet for the girls – and 10th overall – while the boys are making their third straight trip and sixth overall.
More detailed results coming soon.
(File photo)
State CC Preview: Girls Making Eighth-Consecutive Appearance; Quinn Eyes Medal Stage
The boys’ and girls’ varsity cross-country squads from Fellowship Christian School are back at today’s GHSA State (1A-3A) Cross Country Championships Presented by Atlanta Track Club (Nov. 7) at the State Meet Course in Carrolton.
It the eighth consecutive trip to the state meet for the girls – and 10th overall – while the boys are making their third straight trip and sixth overall.
The boys’ varsity race is being held at 10:30 a.m., and the girls at 11:15 a.m.
It’s a pretty simple philosophy as to why the FCS program clicks and has become so successful.
“Community, comradery, and competition,” head coach Holly Quinn said. “The entire team comes around each other with full support and enthusiasm. Our team foundation is built on consistency and clear expectations. The runners know what is expected of them and know that staying consistent with not only their training but also their recovery, sleep, and nutrition will allow them to reach their goals. I believe our success has come from staying consistent, dedicated, and digging deep within training sessions to bring out their best while racing.”
Junior Gavin Quinn – the coaches’ son – has the best opportunity to medal today and finish in the top 10 in the boys’ varsity race. Gavin is currently ranked No. 2 among runners from 1A -3A Private schools and is 20th best in Georgia across all classifications of GHSA and GIAA.
The fields in both the boys’ and girls’ varsity will be very competitive.
(File photos submitted by Holly Quinn)
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