South Christian High School was the setting for the 2020 MHSAA Pre-Regional meet. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the pre-regional or “district” meet was developed to reduce the number of teams competing at regionals. SCXC competed against runners from 7 other local teams from Region 13, with the top 4 advancing to regionals. The SC
The South Christian Cross Country Teams closed out the regular season on Tuesday, October 20 at the OK Gold Conference Championships, hosted by Thornapple Kellogg. With months of training and preparation, both teams were poised to finish competitively within the OK Gold Conference. The varsity boys team ended the regular season with a 3rd place
Heritage Christian Middle School was the setting for the Inaugural Autumn Sunrise Invitational on Saturday, October 10. The course at Heritage Christian Middle school was a flat, 2 loop course that wound throughout baseball fields and wooded areas, and had the runners finish on the track. The Bengal Invitational the evening before brought an opportunity
The South Christian Cross Country teams traveled to Riverside Park in downtown Grand Rapids to compete in the Bengal Invitational on Friday, October 9. The top 14 SC men and top 14 SC women had the opportunity to race against some of the top runners from across the state. The athletes were met with warm
The South Christian Sports Complex was the setting of the last home cross country meet for the class of 2021. The Covenant Christian Chargers brought some tough competition to the field, but the SCHS cross country teams were still able to claim decisive victories. The men’s team swept the Chargers, earning a perfect score of
Wayland Middle School was the setting for the second OK Gold Jamboree of the season on Tuesday, September 29. The Sailor Cross Country teams had an opportunity to improve their standings in the OK Gold Conference, leading up to the championship meet on Tuesday, October 20. While the course was very challenging, the Sailor teams
The South Christian Cross Country Teams traveled to the Gainey Complex to take on the Eagles of Grand Rapids Christian on Saturday, September 19. It was a cold and frosty morning, but dry conditions, a new course configuration, and intense training the past few weeks led to numerous season-best times and career-best times for 40
The South Christian Cross Country team had a home course advantage once again at the Christian School Invitational on Saturday, September 12, 2020. The team competed against 3 other area Christian schools, as many of the traditional competitors were unable to make the trip due to COVID-19 restrictions. It was another perfect day for racing
Tuesday, September 8, 2020: The South Christian High School Sports Complex was the site of the first OK Gold Jamboree of the 2020 season. The expansive property made this venue a perfect place to allow teams plenty of space to socially distance as needed. Unseasonably cool temperatures for early September made for perfect climatological racing
Pleasant weather was a welcome change as the Sailors traveled to East Kentwood High School to take on the Falcons at the first dual meet of the season on Saturday, August 29. After a week of tough practices in hot and humid conditions, cooler weather on race day brought renewed energy and uplifted spirits.
