The Fluvanna County cross country team has been soaring through the season, making it all the way to States. Their last meet was at Regionals on Nov. 6, where they competed against 16 teams at Fredericksburg’s Loriella Park. The girls’ team placed 6^th overall, which was good enough to move the team—consisting of Nicki Douma, Devon Burger, Bridget Bossong, Annaliese Estes, Peyton Olinger, Brooke Haislip and Erin Blackburn—on to States. In addition, Nicki Douma placed 5th overall and made All Regional.  “It’s awesome because it’s my senior year and we didn’t make it last year, so it feels great,” said Haislip.

Although only the top runners actually competed, the entire Fluco girls’ team was on hand to support them in their efforts. “Those of us who weren’t in the race ran around the course to cheer on our teammates,” said freshman Rene Milligan. “The girls ran very well and put their hearts into it and I’m very proud of them,” said sophomore Brooke Coleman.

As for the boys’ team, they did not score high enough to advance as a team, although Travis Moe—who placed 14^th — will advance to States. Both Moe and the girls’ team will compete on Nov. 15 at Great Meadows Park.