Greyhounds answer challenge, return from meet with first place

CROSS COUNTRY

  • The Greyhounds won last week’s meet at Bleckley County, putting three runners in the top six. CONTRIBUTED
    The Greyhounds won last week’s meet at Bleckley County, putting three runners in the top six. CONTRIBUTED
  • The Lady Greyhounds finished third at Bleckley County despite having two of their top five runners unable to run. CONTRIBUTED
    The Lady Greyhounds finished third at Bleckley County despite having two of their top five runners unable to run. CONTRIBUTED

    Two weeks ago, the Greyhounds came back from a meet in Bleckley County minus a first-place finish.

    Last week, Jones County went to Cochran again. This time, however, running against more competition, the Greyhounds paced the field, winning first with three finishes inside the top six below the 18:00 mark.

    The showing was well-timed for the Greyhounds, as late-season momentum is key heading toward th…