Making it to the State Cross-Country Meet for the second year in a row was big for Clarendon High School junior runner Kenny Overstreet. He has worked hard all season to accomplish his goal of making it back to State and it paid off.
However, an injury at the meet took Overstreet out of contention as he finished 140th with a time of 20:25.02.
Cross-country coach Kalen Grahn was more than pleased with Overstreet’s season.
“Kenny is past the thrill of going to state, he expects to go and expects to place,” Grahn said. “It was heartbreaking to watch him struggle through the pain and disappointment. His injury during the race ended his hope for a medal.”
Despite the disappointment, the drive and determination to get back next year remains strong.
“This set back will only make him more determined,” Grahn said. “I am very proud of Kenny for having the character and mental strength to push through and finish. I could not have been any prouder of him, than if he had won the state championship.”
Overstreet’s time in the first mile was 5:46. At the two-mile mark he was at 12:35, and he set a pace of 6:33/mile.
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