Louisburg Cross Country Brings Home 1st Place Team Finish
- Updated: October 2, 2026
All the work the Louisburg Cross Country team has put in this season culminated into an impressive showing last week.
Both the girls and boys had an outstanding meet last week at Prairie View. With many top 10 finishes, the Wildcats were able to secure 1st place as a team for both girls and boys. Notable first place finishes include sophomore Maddox McGhee for the girls and sophomore Denver Schnelle for boys. Alongside them, Hailey Shelton, Valin Prothro, Maggie Martin, Truman Ellison, Spencer Mattison, Karissa Williamson, and Emmalee Williamson all placed within the top 10. While the Wildcats are improving every week, they’re still looking for more.
The Louisburg Cross Country team is made up of many ambitious and dedicated athletes. Each week, every runner has a goal to place higher, and improve their sport. “Our runners have an internal drive to better themselves each week and we are always looking at ways to get better,” head coach John Reece said.
While she’s already secured multiple top 15 finishes, sophomore Maddox McGhee is one of those dedicated runners. She strives for greatness, while also continuing to improve and get better at every meet. Her performance earned her the Athlete of the Week for Week 4. “I am excited about going against stronger competition that will push me to the best of my ability, while also helping improve my running,” McGhee said.
This week, the Wildcats travel to Perry-Lecompton invitational on Thursday, October 1st.The meet will be held at Hummer Sports Park. The Wildcats’ continue to focus on what they can do to provide success for themselves during the meet.
“Being able to control what we can and not letting the uncontrollables affect our performance, while being mentally tough are the expectations,” Reece said.
The Louisburg Cross Country is prepared to take on this week’s challenge on Thursday. Even though the Wildcats have already proven themselves as strong, talented runners, every week they are still looking to improve.
– Addy Wiese
