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We began with 27 Girls XC Runner of the Year Nominees. After tediously studying each nominee, BLITZ has narrowed it down to a finalist group of six athletes. The finalists who are locked in ahead of the vote for Runner of the Year include: Carly Black (White), Julie Black (White), Hayden Hand (Dawson), Olivia Henderson (Tallulah Falls), Lola Hunter (Union), and Ansley Moore (Banks).
NEXT: It’s time for a Fan Vote to get in the ‘Last Finalist.’ Choose from one of the select runners (scroll to bottom or visit our Polls Page). Once that vote is finished, that last finalist will join those already locked in. Our internal vote (not public) will feature up to 25 local sports media members voting Heisman-style for the winner of each fall sport.
CARLY BLACK – White County SO
STATS: Region 6th (19:43); State 7th (20:43); PR 18:52
JULIE BLACK – White County SR
STATS: Region 5th (19:40); State 5th (20:29); PR 19:28
HAYDEN HAND – Dawson County SR
STATS: Region 7th (19:51); State 4th (20:21); PR 19:23
LOLA HUNTER – Union County SR
STATS: Region Champion (21:40); State 9th (22:40); PR 19:16
OLIVIA HENDERSON – Tallulah Falls JR
STATS: Region RU (20:19); State 3rd (20:36); PR 20:17
ANSLEY MOORE – Banks County SR
STATS: Region Champion (19:05); State RU (20:11); PR 19:05
FAN VOTE – LAST FINALIST FOR GIRLS XC
Unlimited, ends Friday, November 14 at 10 AM
