The Elgin Cross Country team travelled 30 miles east on Highway 290 to participate in the meet held in Giddings on Friday, September 25. One of eight teams competing, the ‘Cats took a travel squad of seven boys and three girls to run. This was the first meet of the season, and coaches Hector Garcia and Heather Clapper were eager to see how their team reacted to good competition and a new course. Final results showed Elgin Senior Mario Ruiz placing first in the boy’s competition and and Jaxon Larson coming in a strong third place. The Wildcat boys’ team finished ...