Goforth ends career with fourth run at state championship

MEMPHIS — Katie Goforth set a goal for herself — to run at the state championships in cross country through all four years.The Sweetwater senior accomplished that Friday, placing 50th in the girls’ Class AA meet at Shelby Farms in Memphis.“I cannot explain it. It is the most wonderful gift I have ever received and it is the most wonderful opportunity to participate in this,” Goforth said.For the last three years, Goforth was the only Sweetwater runner in the girls’ race. Her freshman year, she was a part of the Lady Wildcat team that qualified and placed 19th out of 31.“It has been difficult, but it means so much to finally be here,” Goforth added.Her second time running at Shelby Farms, Goforth finished with a time of 21:57.06, cutting off two-and-a-half minutes from her performance her junior year.“Last year was the worst race that I have ever run in my life,” Goforth said. “It was so hot, dusty and there were bugs everywhere. This year, with prior knowledge, it was so much better.

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