Denson Edwards Named MAIS Class 2A Cross Country Runner of the Year

Denson Edwards, a 7th grader who competes for Central Holmes Christian School in the high school Class 2A ranks, capped a breakout season by winning the MAIS Class 2A state championship last week and earning Runner of the Year honors from the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools. He finished runner-up last season as a 6th grader.
Edwards closed the year with a personal-record 18:16 at the state meet. His season showed steady improvement: 18:52 at the Jackson Academy Invitational, 18:40 at MRA, 18:37 at Kirk Academy, and a previous PR of 18:19.20 at the Watson High School XC Classic before the championship race.