Podium finishes, PRs, and road rage
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Tyler Begin (left), Amika Begin (middle), and Libby Chandler (right) ring the Liberty Bell PR bell after setting personal records in the race.
Amika Begin powers through the lead pack with 800 meters left to go.
The Nederland Girls' Cross Country team scored a top three finish at the Liberty Bell Invitational in Littleton.
Nederland Girls' Cross Country team on the podium at the Liberty Bell Invitational.
Nederland senior Amika Begin (third from the right) poses with the other top 10 finishers after getting third place.
Nederland sophomore Nathan Sibray overtakes another competitor near the race's finish.
Panther sophomore Tyler Begin speeds through the Liberty Bell course.
Lily Troy races to the end with 800 meters left to go.
LITTLETON — The Nederland Cross Country Team competed at their first meet, the Liberty Bell Invitational, on Saturday, September 5, at Heritage High School in Littleton. It is always a huge meet with exceptional talent and competition.
Although it was a hot and sunny morning, the Panthers pulled through for a great race, and some even got to participate in the Liberty Bell meet tradition of ringing the personal record (PR) bell.
The girls' team scored a podium top three finish, with each girl scoring high points for the team. Leading this victory was Nederland senior Amika Begin, who finished in third place overall. Begin was followed by junior Libby Chandler, sophomore Isla Harmon, freshman Emmaline Rosenblum, and sophomore Lily Troy.
The boys' team as well had a great race, with three sophomore boys: Tyler Begin, Wyatt Gast, and Nathan Sibray. All three sped through the course rapidly and finished with a rewarding time.
It was Nathan Sibray's first ever cross country race and Wyatt Gast’s first cross country race as a Panther. Tyler Begin set a Personal Record.
The team and their coaches, Gavin Coombs and Kathy Butler, are preparing for their next meet on September 19. They will travel to Lyons High School for the St. Vrain Cross Country Invitational.
Go Panthers!
