Grunts add XC to the growing lineup of sports

Less than twelve hours before the Grunts’ first-ever Cross Country race, three of the runners were competing on the gridiron and volleyball court. That didn’t stop the Grunts from waking early and running fast in their first High School 5K race hosted by Metrolina in Indian Trail, NC.

After crossing the finish line first for the Grunts, “Wow, that was hard and those guys were fast,” said Freshman standout Canon Capps. For a little perspective, Coach Joshe Raetz reminded Canon and Junior runner Caleb Raetz, that probably not too many of those faster guys scored touchdowns like the two Grunt runners did the night previously. Freshman Evan (EJ) Wild rounded out the men’s team and two freshman ladies, Salem Capps and Sarah Raetz, ran for the Grunts. All three finished with strong kicks and ended up with personal records (PRs). According to Salem, the 3.1 mile race “wasn’t so bad but it was really, really muggy. I’d do it again though.”

The runners each demonstrated tremendous grit, racing in the humid conditions, and this is something that Capodanno students are becoming well known for. Cross-country makes for Father Capodanno High School’s eighth sport in only three years of athletics and seven years as a school. 

Article and photo contributed by a friend of MooreDailySports.com Father Capodanno.