Freshman Emma Whitton delivered the most exciting cross-country race in recent years for Sweet Home on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Bramble Scramble meet hosted by Cottage Grove.
Whitton led a strong girls varsity field for the entire race, followed closely by Philomath senior Adele Beckstead, before Beckstead surged past her to win by a step in the final meters of the race.
“Emma’s race was awesome,” Head Coach Dave Martin said. “It’s been a…