One Goal This Week: Get Yourself to State

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That is all you really need to know as the Kansas cross country scene heads into regional meets across the state this Saturday.

 

In classes 2A through 5A, just the top three teams and top five individuals not on a qualifying team advance to the Kansas state championships on October 28. In class 1A - where there is one less regional meet on Saturday - the top four teams and top five individuals advance.

 

Winning the regional meet is pretty much irrelevant, except for satisfying the competitive itch. Just survive as one of the top three (or four) teams, and advance for a chance to make history for your school.

 

That is sometimes easier said than done, and especially if you're heading to the class 5A Blue Valley Southwest regional on Saturday. Four boys teams - St. Thomas Aquinas, Mill Valley, St. James Academy and Blue Valley Southwest - are all capable of finishing in the top five at t...