HHS junior Kristen Ely (1488) drives toward the finish line during last week's Class 3 District 2 Championships meet at Lamar. Ely came iin 19th and qualified to run again this week at the state meet in Columbia. Credit: SUBMITTED PHOTO

Following the Missouri State High School Activities Association Class 3 District Championships last Saturday at Jeremy’s Creek Golf Course in Lamar, Houston High School’s cross country program will be represented by one runner at this week’s state championships in Columbia: Junior Kristen Ely.

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Doug Davison is a writer, photographer and newsroom assistant for the Houston Herald. Contact him by phone at 417-967-2000 or by email at ddavison@houstonherald.com.