Cross Country has three seniors that will be leaving the team after this season. Thomas Sutt and Aidan Detwiler have each been running for six years, while Sophia Cowher has been running for three. The Eagle Eye has decided to interview and congratulate the cross country seniors on their careers and high school accomplishments. 

EE: How long have you been running Cross Country?

TS: Six years 

EE: What are your plans for after High School?

TS: World Domination

EE: Do you participate in any other sports/activities?

TS: Ski Club and Track

EE: What do you think is the most difficult course? 

TS: Altoona because the course is so steep that it brings runners to their hands and knees 

EE: What makes you keep coming back to cross country?

TS: The competition 

EE: How have the cross country coaches affected your life outside of the sport?

 TS: They have taught me to be patient and understanding when people are trying something for the first time 

EE: What are some of your favorite memories over the years involving the sport?

TS: Whenever I am able to pass Alex Brumbaugh.

EE: What message would you like to give to incoming freshmen looking to join the sport?

TS: Run trails! Canoe Creek has an awesome trail system 

EE: How long have you been running Cross Country?

SC: Three years

EE: What are your plans for after High School?

SC: To go to college and major in Early Education

EE: Do you participate in any other sports/activities?

SC: Swim Team, Youth Action Network, Student Council, Golden Revolution, Prom Committee

EE: What do you think is the most difficult course? 

SC: Our home course

EE: What makes you keep coming back to cross country?

SC: The coaches and the other people in the sports 

 EE: How have the cross country coaches affected your life outside of the sport?

SC: They’ve taught me that you are stronger than what you think

EE: What are some of your favorite memories over the years involving the sport?

SC: Going to invitationals 

EE: What message would you like to give to incoming freshmen looking to join the sport?

SC: Make sure to have fun and don’t worry too much 

EE: How long have you been running Cross Country?

AD: Six years 

EE: What are your plans for after High School?

AD: Working on my family farm

EE: Do you participate in any other sports/activities?

AD: Track and Field

EE: What do you think is the most difficult course? 

AD: Tyrone

EE: What makes you keep coming back to cross country?

AD: The people

 EE: How have the cross country coaches affected your life outside of the sport?

 AD: They drive me to do well in school 

EE: What are some of your favorite memories over the years involving the sport?

AD: Running with my friends 

EE: What message would you like to give to incoming freshmen looking to join the sport?

AD: Practice is the key to doing well