Both the boys’ and girls’ teams won first place Saturday at the Florida Horse Park Invitational middle school 3k race in Ocala. There were four boys in the Top 10 , including the 1st overall spot, with a team finish of 25 points, well under the 50 points acquired by the second place team. Four Harriers earned Top 10 spots in the girls’ race as well, with a team total of 28 points, a substantial lead next to the 67 points obtained by the runners-up.
“As these results show, what a great race…even with climbing temperatures!” exclaimed Coach Brian Caplinger.
Boys’ results can be found here and girls’ results here.
The Junior Harriers wowed the crowd in the 2k elementary race, with medals for all.
The Hillsborough Harriers’ next appearance will be at the Holloway Park Jamboree in Lakeland on September 24.
The first xc meet of the season proved to be a fierce start for the Harriers as the boys secured a first place finish and the girls placed second at the competitive Jim Ryun Season Opener Invitational in Lakeland on Saturday. Two of our boys earned top 10 finishes, with both 2nd and 3rd place overall going to Harriers. Highlight video 
Junior Harriers also had a remarkable start to the xc season, taking the gold and silver medal in the girls 2k, gold in the boys 2k, and gold, silver and bronze medals in the boys 1k.
Hillsborough Harriers XC 