On Oct. 28, the boys’ cross country team competed in the Warrior Mile, a 1600 meter race against West.

“Our team has created an optimal environment to train our hardest while being surrounded by people who will support you through that difficult training,” senior Cole Johnson said. 

On Oct. 23, South participated in the Mt. SAC Invitational. This race allowed athletes to focus on their individual performances, simultaneously contributing to their teams’ overall results. Teammates supported each other throughout the meet as they worked toward winning.

“Im proud of my team for being motivated to put in the work to improve,” senior Chole Wadsworth said. “Everyone is very supportive and they are all willing to push each other in order to reach our goals.”

Earlier in the month, on Oct. 17, the girls’ cross country team competed in the Bell Gardens Invitational at the Autry Museum. The runners raced against several other schools.

“My goal for the rest of the season is just to be grateful, knowing that it is my last cross country season and to have as much fun as I can,” senior Hailey Holcomb said. “I also hope the team can end up at CIF or end with an amazing personal record.”

Throughout the season, South’s cross country teams have been working to improve their running times. Each meet brings new challenges and opportunities for the runners to see their progress. 

“With a new coach coming in, with new workouts and coaching philosophies, I've become a lot more confident in races knowing that I have top notch training,” Johnson said.

As the season continues, both teams look forward to upcoming competitions and opportunities to improve. With consistent training, determination and support from teammates, South's cross country athletes continue to work towards qualifying for CIF and finishing the season strong.