A-J cross country runners earn all-conference honors

The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School cross country team traveled to Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg on Thursday, Oct. 17, for the Southern Illinois River to River Conference cross country championships. 

A-J’s Brodie Denny finished in 5th place in the girls’ race, covering the 3.05-mile course in a time of 20:24 and earning all-conference honors.

On the boys’ side, Jadyn Perez ran one of his best races of the year, finishing in 7th place with a time of 17:38, also earning all-conference honors. 

The A-J cross country team was scheduled to travel to Benton on Monday for the Benton Fall Classic, which is their final tune up before regionals. 

A-J will travel to the Randolph County State Recreation Area on Saturday to begin the postseason in regional competition.