Vidalia Indians Sweep Region 3 Cross Country Championships

Courtesy of VHS

The Vidalia High School Indians cross country program etched its name into history on Saturday, as both the boys’ and girls’ teams captured the A-Region 3 titles in Hazlehurst, while Toombs County placed second for the boys' and girls' teams.

Girls

Junior Judith Hussey delivered an outstanding performance and a personal best, surging to the individual Region Championship with a personal- best time. Hussey’s victory set the tone for a Vidalia squad that placed 5 runners in the top 15 to secure the team trophy.

Hot on Judith’s heels was sophomore Emilynn Campbell, who claimed runner-up honors in a breakthrough race. Sophomore Cannon Sharpton fought through the final kilometer to finish fourth overall, while freshman Dayanna Onate continued her rapid ascent with a fifth-place effort.

Rounding out the scoring 5 were Giselle Garcia and Stella Siegmund, both dipping under previous personal bests by significant margins. The depth and determination displayed by the Lady Indians proved too much for the rest of the field. Sadie Siegmund continued from page

had an honorable race after returning from a long term injury.

Boys

Senior Cash Driggers led the charge with a silver- medal performance, leading the way for this very talented team. Freshman Wyatt Vassey matched his training partner stride for stride to take fourth, while junior Simon Collins continued his breakout season with a fifth-place finish.

The scoring was completed by juniors Greg Taylor and Marvin Onate, who delivered clutch performances when their team needed them most. Several of the Vidalia athletes ran significant personal best times today including two more freshmen, Brennan Hammock and Kartel Lane.

“These runners have been on a mission since June,” said coach Mandy Godbee. “Cash and Judith set the standard, but every single one of them ran a great race when it mattered.” The Indians’ success is a testament to years of consistent training, strategic racing, and an unbreakable team culture. They know that they have one more big race Saturday as they travel to Carrollton for the GHSA State Championship where they look to make history for Vidalia High School.

(L to R): Emilynn Campbell, Dayanna Onate, Sadie Siegmund, Judith Hussey, Stella Siegmund, Cannon Sharpton, and Giselle Garcia.Photo by VHS