After several years without a team, this year Portal Middle and High School’s (PMHS) varsity boys cross country team is heading to the state championship.
According to a few veteran teachers at PMHS, the school has not participated in cross country activities since 2007.
After some student interest was shown for the renewal of the sport, the school moved forward with launching the program.
Sarah Chester, a parent and program advocate, became Georgia High School Association (GHSA) certified to coach the team. Portal finished the season with a team of 17 students.
At the Region 3A Division II Cross Country meet on Oct. 24, the Portal Panthers earned the region runner-up spot. The team will now have the chance to participate in the GHSA State Championship Race.
The GHSA State Championship Race will take place in Carrollton on Nov. 4 at 10:30 a.m.
The team consists of: Pierce Anderson, Mason Barnes, Riley Bolton, Bryson Cowart, Kasen Evans, Kyle Haddock, Kai Scott, and Rhett White. Team coaches include: James Thomas, Sarah Chester, and Justin Chester.
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