The Tupelo High School cross country team traveled to Clinton to compete in the MHSAA Cross Country State Meet on Nov. 8 at the Mississippi College Choctaw Trails.

With a total of 62 points, the boys came in a close second overall to Madison Central with 53 points. The girls finished third overall, trailing behind Ocean Springs, which came in first place, and Starkville, which placed second, but they are winners in the seniors’ eyes.

“These girls trained their hearts out, and I would not have wanted it any other way,” senior Jessi Davis said.

In addition to the team’s achievement, All-State Finishers are Logan Long, Max Lawson, Darnell Collier, Christina Daniels and Savannah Hudgins.

In the 5k, Collier placed himself in the top 10 fastest state meet performances of all time, with a time of 16:03.30. He also won 6A boys’ individuals. Daniels placed third in 6A girls’ individuals with a time of 18:44, trailing behind the first-place winner by 32 seconds.

“The last meet was awesome,” said Collier, a THS senior. “I feel like I really accomplished something. As a team, we did very well. Everyone did the best they could for everyone else.”