Collierville, TN — The West Collierville Middle School Girls’ and Boys’ Varsity Cross Country teams are headed to the state championships after both squads earned impressive second-place finishes at the Sectional meet held Saturday morning at Johnson Park.
The meet, hosted by Collierville Schools, brought together top teams from across the region, with WCMS rising to the challenge on their home course. Their strong performances secured team qualifications for the Tennessee State Championships, set to take place in Clarksville on October 4.

Girls Varsity Team:
The WCMS Girls’ team showcased depth and determination, earning their spot at state with a cohesive team effort. The following athletes will represent WCMS in Clarksville:

Alayna Adamski
Lauren Foster
Claire Graham
Quinn Overby
Amelia Patrick
Anvi Vijendra
Naomi Wright

Boys Varsity Team:
Matching the girls’ success, the WCMS Boys’ team also clinched a second-place finish at Sectionals, demonstrating grit and consistency throughout the race. The state-bound roster includes:

Noah Bryant
Riley Corrigan
Ramon Cuesta
Benny Evans
DJ Loaring
Liam Mason
Caleb Powers

Both teams now turn their focus to the state meet, where they’ll compete against the best middle school runners from across Tennessee. With momentum from Sectionals and a strong team spirit, WCMS is poised to make a powerful showing in Clarksville.