Shepherd is celebrating a state title in girls cross country. The Bluejays posted a score of 120 to take  first place easily in the Division 3 state cross country meet on Saturday at Michigan International Speedway. Benzie Central was second at 186.

 

Kaylie Rhynard was fifth in 18:55.5 to lead the Shepherd attack. The next three places by Shepherd were taken by freshmen. Katelyn Hutchinson was ninth in 19:12.8, Kylie Hutchinson 33rd in 19:15 and Rachel Mathers 35th in 20:20.4, Taylor Thrush 37th in 20:21.6, Taylor Priest 39th in 20:27.3 and Sarah Bellinger 56th in 20:44.9.