Our cross country program is one of the best in the state. With the coaching talent of Godfrey Siamusiye and Marla Richards, the girls and boys cross country teams competed on one of the hardest courses in Arkansas. Running in mud, the course was a length of 3 1/8 miles with up and down. Both girls and boys divisions brought home the 4A State Tournament titles, earning a spot in Shiloh Christian history. The Cross Country State Tournament took place in Mountain Home, Arkansas.The Shiloh Testament Staff recently interviewed some of the boys and girls on the team. They were asked:
· What was the course like?
· How did you prepare for the race?
· Who was your competition?
· What did you place?
· What was it like to be a part of the team?
· How was your run?
· What do you think of Coach Godfrey?
Andrew Evans
· The course was the toughest I have ever run. It was muddy and we had to run up hill twice.
· I had some good pasta the night before, and we jogged right before the race.
· Lucas and Mason
· 1st
· Awesome, we weren’t happy with the last years State Tournament and wanted to show everyone there what we could do.
· We started with all four of us in front for the first half mile.
· He is the best Coach in the state, and knows exactly what to do, and knows exactly what it takes.
Daniel Evans
· The course was really hard; there were a lot of hills.
· We practiced every morning. And the morning of State I ate a good breakfast.
· Heber Springs
· It was fun being a freshman at State.
· He is a really good coach; he knows what to do and how to do it well.
Lucas Peiser and Thomas Gaston
· LP: We had gone to the course before.
TG: Ya, so we knew what to expect.
· LP: Heber Springs
TG: The other teams were good but the scores didn’t turn out to be close.
· LP: It was fun having a bigger team this year.
TG: Winning State was a big deal but no one made it to big of a deal.
· LP: He’s really funny.
TG: Godfrey is an interesting character. He got the program to where it is today.
Maddie Elliot
· The course was really hilly
· Practiced every morning at the Chili Pepper course since June
· Heber Springs
· Second
· Running with the High School for a couple of races was a lot of fun. We worked hard together, and wanted to win but more importantly wanted to do our best
· Really good
· Love Godfrey. He’s funny, talented, dedicated, and (when we practice) he wins every morning
Alexis Jones
· It was the hardest course I’ve ever ran
· I prepared by going to all of the practices, and listened to Godfrey
· Heber Springs
· 10th
· We had a fun season. The junior high won a lot and that was a lot of fun to be apart of
· Once again, it was the hardest course I’ve ever ran
· I love him. He’s a funny guy, but serious with running
