Three Sweet Home runners qualified for the state championships Saturday at the district meet, hosted by Philomath.
Senior McKenzie Miller clinched her first-ever slot in the 4A girls championship race, while teammate Emma Whitton finished fourth. Runners who finish in the top seven, who are not already on a team that has qualified for state, qualify as at-large individuals.
The girls finished third as a team, behind Stayton and Philomath, which clinched automatic berths.
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