On Saturday, UCHS sophomore Tristan Coy became the first Union County boys runner in 22 years to earn a medal at the KHSAA State Cross Country Championships! Tristan placed 15th out of 260 runners in the Boys Class 2A race, earning a spot on the podium with the top 15 placers. On the challenging 5K course (3.1 miles) at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Tristan finished with a time of 17 minutes, 14 seconds.
Head cross country coach Dustin Alsbrooks reflected on Tristan’s path to becoming a state medalist. “Tristan's tireless commitment to his sport is evident in his remarkable journey from starting this sport in 1st grade to being a top contender at the State Meet. Through the countless hours of training and perseverance, his pursuit of excellence has been nothing short of inspirational.”
Congratulations to Tristan for this awesome accomplishment! Well done!
