HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The Hermitage High School cross country program closed out its season with a strong showing at the Class 1A State Cross Country Championships on Thursday, November 5, as both the senior girls and senior boys teams finished among the top four in the state.
The Hermitage senior girls team earned a third-place overall finish, while the senior boys secured fourth place, highlighting a successful day of competition for the Hermits.
Two Hermitage runners also earned individual recognition with top-10 finishes in their respective races.
Sitlali Ramos placed ninth in the girls competition, while Otoniel Castillo also finished ninth in the boys race. Their performances helped lead Hermitage to its impressive team results.
The Hermitage School District celebrated the accomplishments in a social media announcement, praising both teams for their performances against the state’s Class 1A competition.
“We are especially proud of Sitlali and Otoniel for their impressive top-10 individual finishes!” the district stated.
The district also congratulated the runners and coaches on a successful season, recognizing the dedication and hard work that contributed to the teams’ accomplishments.
With a third-place finish for the girls and a fourth-place finish for the boys, Hermitage concluded its cross country season with both programs ranked among the best in Class 1A.
