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Highland Boys' Cross Country

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Highland Runners Continue to Thrive

Highland palced fifth at Saturday's cross-country Sectional Championship, earning a spot at states.

The Highland Regional High School boys’ cross-country team has exceeded expectations all season, so it should come as little surprise that the Tartans did it again Saturday. One year after graduating almost its entire varsity roster, Highland will make a return trip to the State Championships after a fifth-place finish at the Group 3 Sectional. “We ran well,” said Highland coach Bob Wagner. “We ran as good as could be. If we didn’t get the fifth spot, so what? We ran well. Traditionally, we are starting to run well here. We come (to Delsea) and practice at least five out of the last 15 days every year. Getting that fifth spot just completes our season and sets us up for the future.” Even with a mostly inexperienced roster, the Tartans …

Friday, October 19, 2012

Maine's Work About to Pay Off

Highland senior Steve Maine will be one of the favorites at the Group 3 sectional and state meets.

Even runners as dedicated to the sport of cross-country as Steve Maine don’t always want to spend their time running—let alone doing it more than an hour away from home on hot summer mornings. But after a little coaxing from his coach, that’s exactly what Maine did. The Highland Regional High School senior traveled all the way to Holmdel once a week for six weeks to work on one of the most demanding courses in the state. And while he dreaded it initially, Maine knows it’s about to pay off. “I didn’t want to go at first, because it was mornings in the summer, but I realized it could help me,” said Maine, who placed second at the Camden County Championships last week. “Then I realized if I’m going to be any good and accomplish the goals I …

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