James McConnell finished second individually and Walnut placed three runners in the top 10 Thursday at the state cross country championship. The strong performances carried the Wildcats to a competitive finish at the state level.
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McConnell finishes second at state; Walnut cross country places three in top 10
Source: Tippah County Sports. Prepared with AI assistance.
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