New Cross Country record

     

      Freshman Mackenzie Butts broke the school record for fastest 5K with a time of 19:34 at the district cross country meet in Ogallala.
      The previous record was held by Mackenzie's assistant coach Kiya Passero. Her record was held for four years, and it was fast Head Couch Uhing said. "I did not envision anyone for quite some time breaking it; then Mackenzie did," Uhing said. Many people asked Uhing "is this girl for real" he said, and he told them, "When she first started I always replied 'We will see,' but by the end I was able to say 'Yes.'"
      Mackenzie said she ran extra hard during practice and meets in order to gain endurance. "I feel so entirely grateful to have had this opportunity," she said. Mackenzie said that the hardest part of her season was her run at state, and her favorite part was the meets.