Athens Bible’s Kaylie Key spearheaded a runner-up finish for the Trojans following a victory in the Class 1A/2A varsity girls state cross country meet on Saturday.

The freshman standout claimed her fifth race win of the season with a time of 20:01.68, crossing the finish line at the Oakville Indian Mounds nearly 25 seconds ahead of the nearest competitor.

Kylie Murrell (fifth), Hadley Robison (24th), Destiny Burns (36th) and Macy Weatherford (50th) also helped contribute to the Red Map as Athens Bible finished with 82 points — 13 ahead of Sand Rock. Cold Springs (34) netted its second consecutive crown following a strong performance.

See local capsules below. The Top 15 runners in each classification earned All-State honors.

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Varsity Boys

Class 1A/2A

Team: Athens Bible

Place: Fifth

Top Runners: Ethan Barnes (10th), Casey Peete (23rd), Eli Britnell (29th), Luke Murrell (70th), Chandler James (76th)

 

Team: Tanner

Place: 16th

Top Runners: Carlos Maldonado (64th), David Rubio (80th), Kaleb Gonzalez (145th), Jesus Verduzco (150th), Elian Celis (152nd)

 

Class 3A

Team: Clements

Place: N/A

Top Runners: Ethan Braden (75th)

 

Team: Elkmont

Place: N/A

Top Runners: Andy Hinkle (23rd)

 

Class 5A

Team: Ardmore

Place: N/A

Top Runners: Tyler Morring (sixth), Henry Singleton (40th)

 

Class 6A

Team: Athens

Place: 16th

Top Runners: Cayden Smith (69th), Aidan Ennis (88th), Dawson Zorio (90th), David Ralios (118th), Houston Ramsden (121st)

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Varsity Girls

Class 1A/2A

Team: Athens Bible

Place: Second

Top Runners: Kaylie Key (first), Kylie Murrell (fifth), Hadley Robison (24th), Destiny Burns (36th), Macy Weatherford (50th)

 

Class 3A

Team: Elkmont

Place: N/A

Top Runners: Cheyenne Usery (61st)

 

Class 4A

Team: West Limestone

Place: N/A

Top Runners: Harmony Ross (65th)

 

Class 5A

Team: Ardmore

Place: N/A

Top Runners: Addison Tiemann (15th)

 

Class 6A

Team: Athens

Place: N/A

Top Runners: Kate Sanders (20th)