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Savannah Arts won its third consecutive Class 2A girls cross-country title at Georgia’s state meet, as Savannah-area teams also secured second- and third-place finishes in other classifications.
The season concluded Nov. 6 and 7 in Carrollton. Savannah Arts’ boys finished third in Class 2A. In Class 7A, Richmond Hill placed third in the girls competition and fourth in the boys. Islands’ girls took second in Class 3A, the school’s best showing at the state meet.
Savannah Arts senior Francie Tedder finished second individually, running the 3.1-mile course in 20:38.79. Richmond Hill junior Chloe Miller placed sixth in 19:21.42, the fastest time among Savannah-area female runners. Richmond Hill freshman Liam Penttila was fourth in 16:02.67, the top time among Savannah-area male runners.
Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia
