SHOPPER NEWSWest High cross country team proud of accomplishmentsKnoxville News SentinelThe West High School Girls Cross Country Team won the State Championship Division I - Large Schools. The 5K race took place Saturday, Nov. 3 at Percy Warner Park in Nashville. Members of the team include Sydney Hayes, Marley Townsend, Elisabeth Bernard, Cassandra Robbins, Elizabeth Babb, Macy Kraslawsky, Emma Dewalt and Sophia Medley.SubmittedWest High cross country team members Elisabeth Bernard, left, and Macy Kraslawsky, who are shown at the school on Nov. 11, recently completed their careers that included qualifying for the state meet three times.John ShearerWest High School’s Hannah Burkhart signs with ETSU for XC and Track during an athletic signing day ceremony in West’s auditorium Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019.Caitie McMekin/News SentinelOn Thursday, Oct. 25, the West Girls Cross Country Team placed second at the Regional Meet and headed to compete on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the State Meet in Nashville. Freshman Marley Townsend placed 6th, Elizabeth Babb placed 11th and Emma Dewalt placed 13th. Pictured: Hannah Burkhart, Lauren Gray, Sydney Hayes, Caroline Lewis, Sophia Medley, Cassandra Robbins, Marley Townsend, Elizabeth Babb, Elisabeth Bernard, Emma Dewalt and Macey Kraslawsky.SubmittedWest runners Janie Holecek studies for her AP European history class as she and teammate Hannah Burkhart rest their legs after helping win the 4x800 meter relay at the KIL Championships at Hardin Valley Academy on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.Saul Young/News SentinelWest High cross country team members Elisabeth Bernard, left, and Macy Kraslawsky, who are shown at the school on Nov. 11, recently completed their careers that included qualifying for the state meet three times.JOHN SHEARER/SHOPPER NEWSWest cross country coach Patrick Gildea, third from left, was named 2018 Coach of the Year by Metro Knoxville Cross Country. West runners, from left, Marley Townsend, Elizabeth Babb and Jordan Thomas were also recognized as top runners.SubmittedMarley Townsend, WestCaitie McMekin/News Sentinel