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Panthers Cross Country – place 10th, 18th in first meet

Athletics, Cross Country
Panthers Cross Country had a good showing in their first official meet of the season, Cougar Challenge at Elinor Klapp Phipps Park. The girls finished in 10th place and the boys in 18th place. As our numbers grow,   our Panthers are making quite an impression on the XC community.
We welcome ten new runners this year. Nicole Cross, Mary Joy DiMarco, Savannah Laywell, Natalie Laywell, Alexis McElroy, Aidan Murtha, PJ Hollis, Kyle Moran, Zachary Whisenant, and Tony Cross.
Returning girls: Natasha Manos, Emma Travis, Julia Rose Travis, Shannon Whisenant, Taylor Bickett and Kelly Kolman.
Returning boys: Jose Torres, James DiMarco, Matthias Laywell, and Nathan Rabideau.
The next meet will be the Katie Caples Invitational, September 12, in Jacksonville.
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Don’t forget about John Paul II volleyball

Athletics

Story in the Tallahassee Democrat 8/26/15

“A chip on a shoulder never hurt anyone.

For the John Paul II volleyball team, that’s the attitude it is embracing this season.

They’re a small school, stuck in the shadow of Southwood neighbor Florida High, so a little grit must go along way on a roster that’s usually smaller than most schools…”

Read full story: http://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/preps/2015/08/25/forget-john-paul-ii-volleyball/32370447/?

Panther Cross Country girls and boys teams competed in the preseason meet

Athletics

Panther Cross Country girls and boys teams competed in the preseason meet Miller Landing Madness 5K on Saturday, August 22. The girls team placed 3rd. Julia Rose Travis placed in the top ten among high school girls. Coach Francee Laywell was the top finisher for her age group. Kristin Manos, who has been practicing with the team, ran her first 3K.

Panther Cross Country has welcomed many new members this year and looks forward to an incredible season. The first official meet will be the Cougar Challenge on August 29 at Elinor Klapp Phipps Park.Update: Panther Girls have been moved to 2nd. Boys finished 6th.

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