Harrisburg girls cross country placed third at Saturday’s Class 1 state meet. Lady Bulldogs coach Corey Whitaker…

Five Lady Bulldogs finished in the top 100.

Whitaker described Saturday’s race at Gans Creek Recreation Area in Columbia.

Senior Baylie Combs crossed 11th, freshman Emma Fischer landed 27th, and senior Olivia Fischer captured 41st.

Freshmen Abigail Rosson and Madison Hessell secured 73rd and 76th, respectively.

Senior Jessica Gardiner and junior Kaity Starbuck also contributed to Harrisburg’s journey to the podium. Hear coach Corey Whitaker’s full interview on Harrisburg’s third place state finish below.

Harrisburg cross country coach Corey Whitaker: