Our youngest is running cross country this year, her first official school sport. As a 7th grader, she's part of high school JV because they don't have a middle school team.
During her first meet, she was a little nervous. The bus ride there was fun, though. They stretch as a team, warm up as a team, and cheer each other on. It's such a great sport with good kids.
She's definitely the youngest participant, and not super fast, but she enjoys it. Gotta love that smile!
Her smile faded a little the longer her time lapsed, but she kept going. So proud of her!