The launch of the very first BCSS virtual event was aimed to promote student engagement with their school and highlight the role school sport plays in the physical and mental wellbeing of students, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. BCSS is thrilled with the overwhelming participation in this event that saw 1,974 student-athletes from 91 different schools complete in 3.0km distance. A formidable 1,100-plus junior student-athletes and 700-plus senior student athletes took the opportunity to participate in this one of a kind event, demonstrating the resiliency and creativity of students across the province of British Columbia.
Cross country coach Randy Sheldon is extremely proud of his small but mighty crew who showed up twice a week to train. They were a dedicated, hard working group who pushed and encouraged one another to do their personal best each time they went out. It was definitely different this year not being able to travel to compete in person, but they all made the best out of a challenging situation and he would say the season was a success.
The three MSS grade eight boys competed against grade nine’s and ten’s to place at the top of the heap with over 500 junior athletes competing in their category.
– Ryland Sheldon placed 25th with a time of 11. 41
– Brody Jury-Hoisington placed 52nd with a time of 12.19
– Carson Mouland placed 56th with a time of 12.21.
The two grade nine girls competed against grade eight to ten’s for impressive finishes near the top of the pile as well, with almost 500 girls in their category.
– Micheala Nicholls placed 18th with a time of 12.46
– Holly Taylor placed 58th with a time of 14.06
The sole senior girl, Lexus Thomas, grade 12, had an impressive time of 12.37 for a 14th place finish with 196 girls in her category.
And lastly, our only senior boy, Zach Loewen, grade 12, placed 22nd with a time of 11.34 in a field of 247 boys.
