Addison Ratliff, Caleb Phillips and Vaughn Vasquez had a great day competing in the Class 1 MSHSAA Cross Country Championships this Saturday in Columbia. All three athletes raced at State last year and were excited to return to the Championships at MU's Gans Creek course. Addie, a Sophomore who earned All State last year, finished 56th overall. Vaughn, also a sophomore, finished 109th. Caleb finished 20th, earning a place on the medal stand and All State in XC for the second year in a row. All three athletes traveled to Columbia on Friday for a pre-meet workout and fun in Columbia. Congratulations to all three of you! You all ran well and we are proud of all your hard work this season. Below are photos from the event: 
Coach Dority, Vaughn, Addison and Caleb departing for State
The State qualifiers couldn't pass through Jeff City without a stop at Central Dairy.
The trio posed for the quintessential pre-race photo at the finish line.
Fun on the medal stand
Addie warming up
Addie at the start of the race
Addie near the start
Addie midway through the race
Addie near the finish
Start of the boys' race
Caleb at the start
Vaughn at the start
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