The First To The Finish Invitational produced many improved marks from 2023 to 2024 (Mike Woolery photo)
Many coaches and athletes privileged to participate in the First To The Finish Invitational often see a boost in production and overall value from competing on the state's fastest course against the best competition.
"Sunny"
Sundara Weber has been one of the hottest cross country runners coming into FTTF after she ran an outstanding 16:32 on the Detweiller course in late July. How would she fare this time versus her other two attempts? For starters, the weather was a muggy and very humid 85F at the
Detweiller At Dark race. Last year, the temperatures were in the low 70s for Weber, who competed in the 2A race. It was as warm as the summer race, approximately 82F this time. Weber bolted to the top with the fastest overall time of the day across three classes. Weber has won five races this season and is undefeated.
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