ERHS Boys Are Cross Country Regional Champs, Head to State

The boys cross country team at Eleanor Roosevelt High School (ERHS) won gold at the Prince George’s County championships and, a week later, at regionals. Sophomore Calvin Ridge took first overall in both races. They will go on to compete in the state championships this weekend. Many of the team’s current top runners are sophomores, making the team young. Despite this the Raiders still approached their races with confidence. “We were able to do it pretty easily with such a young team,” said 16-year-old Greenbelter Max Leisnham, who placed sixth overall at the county meet. The team skipped their typical taper before the county championship meet because they felt confident enough. Yet, their confidence to win also came with some pressure. “We were pretty confident we could win, but that added a bit more pressure than we had in previous years,” said Calvin Ridge. The boys cross country team last won the county championship in 2024 (see the October 24, 2024 News Review).

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