Benson runs personal best at state

By Sandy Anderberg

Clarendon High School’s Madi Benson is a runner, an overall athlete and remarkable young lady. This past week at the State Cross Country meet in Round Rock, Texas, at The Old Settlers Park, Benson ran a personal record of 12:22.10 for the two-mile course.

She placed 13th out of a field of 150 other runners, nearly receiving a medal. Coach Korey Conkin has everything good to say about Benson and her accomplishments.

“Madi has been such a joy to coach,” Conkin said. “It sure makes a coach’s job easy when an athlete works so hard starting in July, running and working toward a goal.”

Benson is only a junior so Conkin knows she will return for one more run at the state level.

“She ran so well at the state meet and just barely missed getting a medal,“ Conkin said. “She gained valuable experience and knowledge that will help her in future races. We are so very proud of Madi!”