Since 1978 when Churchville-Chili Hall of Fame Coach Gary Boyce built the program, the school’s girls cross country team has grown into a competitive force, winning several division titles and sending many runners to state finals. Last year, the team was seconds away from capturing its first Section V title but finished second. This fall, the team accomplished what no other C-C girls cross country team had done in 43 years – they won the Section V Class A title. The team ran a great race, led by McKenna Arguien, who finished third overall out of 87 runners, and Alexa Briggs, who finished seventh overall. The remaining team members all ran strong races to help earn the title.
Head coach Richard Strasser, who has coached the team since 2007, was named Section V Class A Coach of the Year. In his 15th year with the Saints, Strasser is the school’s all-time leader for most wins as a girls cross country coach with 150.
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