Historic run for Lady War Eagles cross country

  • The Lady War Eagles pose for a picture Nov. 4 before the start of the Class AA cross-country race in Carrollton. CONTRIBUTED
    The Lady War Eagles pose for a picture Nov. 4 before the start of the Class AA cross-country race in Carrollton. CONTRIBUTED
  • Cristian Hernandez finished 38th at the Class AA state meet. CONTRIBUTED
    Cristian Hernandez finished 38th at the Class AA state meet. CONTRIBUTED

    The Putnam County girls cross-country team recently wrapped up its best season in program history.

    The Lady War Eagles captured the first region championship in school history on Oct. 26. They did so by taking down defending Region 4-AA champion Laney, with six runners finishing in the top 10.

    Hannah Erickson finished first overall with a time of 21:17.22. Kayla Johnson (third), Lily Frisch (fifth),…