Hillcrest HS Cross Country Team Finishes Strong

The Hillcrest Girls Cross Country teams placed sixth at the South Suburban Blue Conference Championships on October 18 at Thornwood Fractional South High School in Lansing.

The Varsity Team had strong performances from Tia Alexander and Taraji Stevens, running their personal best times and earning All-Conference honors. Also running for Varsity was Joshulyn Shepard, Denishya Waller, Yaa Asante and Aaleyah Brown.

At the freshmen/sophomore level, the Hawks were led by Jasmine Curry earning All-Conference honors placing seventh. Other outstanding efforts were turned in by Coy Jones, Tasia Small, Kyla Wembly, Christina Vega-Allen and Delois Ivery.

Congratulations to Coach David Braden as well as the entire Girls’ Cross Country organization for their hard work. To find out more about the Hillcrest Girls’ Cross Country Team visit their website at www.bhsd228.com, click on Hillcrest, Athletics, then Girls’ Cross Country, or you can email Head Coach David Braden at dbraden@bhsd228.com.