CA boys cross country earns 23rd at MTC

Special to The Canton News 

The Canton Academy boys cross country team finished 23rd overall at the Memphis Twilight Classic, with several runners posting competitive times against a large regional field.

Brayden Armstrong led the Panthers, crossing the line in 22 minutes, 13.58 seconds to secure 157th place. Close behind, Ian Whittington finished 161st in 22:16.12, and McCoy Rather was 162nd in 22:16.69.

Eli Brock added a 238th-place finish with a time of 24:12.55, while Kort Lyon rounded out the team in 265th, clocking 25:18.77.

The Memphis Twilight Classic, one of the South’s premier evening races, featured a large and competitive field of high school runners. The Panthers’ performance highlighted their depth, as three runners finished within seconds of each other in the middle of the pack.

Canton Academy will continue its season with upcoming meets as the team builds toward postseason competition.