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By Abby Sherman

Contributing Writer

Tanner Daniels won the individual cross country regional title Saturday as the Harlan Green Dragons competed in the Class A, Region 6 regional championship at Monticello.
“Tanner ran great, winning region,” Harlan cross country coach Anne Lindsey said. “He’s a great kid who works hard and we’re very proud of him.”
The girls placed third overall with 68 points, qualifying for state competition. The boys were sixth with 124 points and barely missed qualifying.
To lead the Lady Dragons, Harper Carmical finished fifth with a time of 22:18.57. Abbigaile Jones placed 14th with a time of 23:49.14. Zoe Lawson (16th) finished with a time of 24:07.51, immediately followed by Priscilla Stewart (24:21.10). Ella Farley finished 36th with a time of 29:36.50.
“Our girls team did amazing at region. Zoe and Priscilla really stepped up for us as seventh graders to compete. They are both very competitive and push each other to achieve,” Lindsey said. “Harper did an amazing job at region and really grew as a runner this season. She has some big goals for her future and we’re excited to help her work to achieve those goals.
“Ella battled through her recent injuries to make sure we secured a spot at the state meet. She’s tough and loyal. Everyone needs a teammate like her. Abbie has been a constant these last four years. She has grown as a runner, competitor and an individual. What a great way to end her senior year – going to state with her team!”
Daniels finished the boys race with a time of 16:45.47. Dylan Cox placed 23rd with a time of 20:39.75. Cooper Thomas (21:32.07) and Xavier Farley (21:55.53) finished 32nd and 35th, respectively. Eric Evans was 58th with a time of 25:36.17. Jett Luttrell (67th) finished with a time of 29:28.30.
“Cooper and Jett really stepped up for our boys team, running up in high school and pushing themselves to new limits,” Lindsey said. “Xavier and Dylan made great strides this year, pushing themselves and our team. Eric came out and helped ensure a strong finish for our team as well.
“Our boys missed going to state by four points. That stings, but we know there are great opportunities ahead for them. If nothing else, we’ve got a taste for it and will be hungry to work even harder next year to achieve our goals.”
“We’re so proud of all our runners at region. They came out and competed with all that they had,” Lindsey said. “We are so thankful for each of them and their efforts this season.”