9/11 Remembrance Race in Americus, Georgia

Brookwood ran in its largest race of the season so far in Americus, Georgia today. The race was in remembrance of those who lost their lives on 9/11/01. The 2010 GISA AAA state champions (Mount de Sales) were there as well as the third place AAA team (Tiftarea). Westfield, Westwood, Valwood, Deerfield Windsor, Southland, Sherwood, Highland and a couple other teams were there in addition to Brookwood. You can view all of the varsity boys race results here and the varsity girls race results here.

Several of the runners had standout performances. Stephen won the Varsity boys race with a time of 17:50 finishing 100 meters ahead of the second place Mt. de Sales runner. Alex placed 8th in the Varsity boys race. Alex' little brother Will placed second in the Junior Varsity race with a time of 9:45. Will's time was a split second slower than the winner of the race. Truman placed 9th in the Junior Varsity race a day after playing both ways in the Junior Varsity football game.

Enjoy the pictures: