Region 8-AA ReCap- Garrison and Gouthro Win Ind. Titles, Rabun Girls, Jefferson Boys Team Champs

        Region 8-AA ReCap- Garrison and Gouthro Win Ind. Titles, Rabun Girls, Jefferson Boys Team Champs

Boys

Senior Marcus Gouthroe of RMA, dominated the boys race on his home course winning the overall title in 17:01 leading the Cadets to a runnerup team finish and state berth. Jefferson's boys ran to the team win led by frosh Addison Cochran placing 2nd in 17:49. Sid Wightman from Oglethorpe came in 3rd at 17:53.  Union and Oglethorpe q'd fro state as teams
 
Girls
 
It was no surprise that defending AA state champ Emma Garrison blew away the 43 girl field in 19:19. Her only real challenge at Carrollton may be Caroline Reed. The news here at RMA today were the Rabun County squad running lights out beating higher ranked Jefferson by 6 points. Sally Woerner led the Widcats title run placing 2nd in 20:52.  Union County and Oglethorpe q'd for state in 3rd/4th.