Champion in our midst

Lucas was a cross country running machine this year.  I have mentioned in other posts about how well he did in the pre-season meets and then also winning 6th at the Regionals. 

On October 18th Lucas was part of his schools group of about 8 boys in his age group that made it to the cross country finals for the TVDSB, a region that spreads quite far in the province including many counties.  He didn't disappoint.

My boy in his day glo shirt from the finals, with his medal.  (I edited the school name so it looks a bit funny.)

Lucas came in an amazing 35th at the finals which was awesome in itself, but that showing also was the key component of winning the Team Championship for the novice boys.  Lucas and his three besties were 1st team!  The team championship goes to the group of four from one school with the top 4 showings combined.  I was not surprised when Lucas and his 3 best friends were able to accomplish that, they are all incredible runners, but more than that, they are incredible kids.
His school had an assembly last week to honour all the amazing cross country athletes and Lucas and his 3 friends were presented with medals, a plaque for the school and a banner that will hang in the gymnasium.  The senior boys were also first team in their division!  An amazing cross country year for their school.

Proud doesn't even cover it.