Cross Country Starts SeasonThe Avery cross country team began competition last week with a pair of meets at Owen and at Freedom. On Wednesday, September 16th, Avery traveled to
In ladies action, Caroline Crenshaw finished as the first Avery competitor with a time of 24.58. Taylor Lacey was the next Lady Viking to cross the finish line at a time of 28.11. Arizona Clawson followed just behind Lacey with a time of 29.18, and Teddy Jablonski completed the course in a time of 29.42.
In men’s competition, Mark Polsgrove finished as the first Viking and 68th overall with a time of 21.25. Gary McFee was Avery’s next finisher at a time of 23.21, followed by Joey Potter, Dustin Clarke, Timmy Stewart, Thomas Dellinger, Dyllon Greene, Dillon Nelson, and Jordan McClellan.
On a warm day in Morganton last Saturday, Avery ran in the Freedom Invitational with six male runners. Junior Mark Polsgrove was the boys leading runner for Avery at a time of 20.30 minutes. Gary McFee followed next for Avery with a finish time of 21.35, with teammate Dyllon Greene nipping at his heels. Shea Buchanan finished with a time of 22.50, followed by Joey Potter and Timmy Stewart.
In the ladies event, Mary Chesnut Smith finished fourth overall. Smith is recovering from an ankle injury and ran partially as to test the injury. Caroline Crenshaw took honors as Avery’s second runner to finish, followed by fellow senior Taylor Lacey. Freshman Arizona Clawson was the fourth to cross the finish line.
Fellow Avery runners Christy Ray (illness) and Teddy Jablonski (
Women’s Golf Opens Inaugural Season
The Avery women’s golf team swung into action last week with a meet at Mount Mitchell Golf Course on September 17th. Avery finished tied for second in the event with North Buncombe, while Mountain Heritage won the event.
“It was really good for the girls to get out there and play. They were nervous which showed for a couple of holes,” Avery women’s golf coach Boe Barinowski said after the event. “Their scores were high, but they got progressively well. Three of our girls, Noelle Henline, Catalina Lehmann, and Arden Stanley all shot well for us, with Noelle and Catalina finishing in the top ten. The weather conditions were so wet the ball was going anywhere. I would say the girls lost 10 to 20 yards off each stroke because the course was so wet.”
The team hopes to continue to build momentum and build the program throughout the year. “We’ll see the fruition of our efforts at the end of the season. Right now it’s good for the girls to see that they’re competitive. That was the biggest win of our first tournament,” Coach Barinowski said.
Monday’s event at Mountain Aire Golf Club was postponed due to rain.
