By DANTON MCDIFFETT Central Assistant Cross Country Coach

Three Salina cross country runners competed at the highest level at the state Class 5A Cross Country Championships held in Augusta on Halloween morning.

William Griffith completed an outstanding season by placing 24th in his first State meet with a time of 16:58. 

Fellow Mustang Isaac French finished in 17:28 to place 53rd.&nbsp;

Grace Allen represented Salina South in the girls race, crossing the finish line in 20:49 for 36th position.&nbsp;

By DANTON MCDIFFETT Central Assistant Cross Country CoachThree Salina cross country runners competed at the highest level at the state Class 5A Cross Country Championships held in Augusta on Halloween morning.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1604195728116.jpeg" alt="Salina Central runner William Griffith. Photos courtesy Danton McDiffett" />
 <figcaption>Salina Central runner William Griffith. Photos courtesy Danton McDiffett</figcaption>
 </figure>William Griffith completed an outstanding season by placing 24th in his first State meet with a time of 16:58. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1604195872822.jpeg" alt="Salina Central runner Isaac French." />
 <figcaption>Salina Central runner Isaac French.</figcaption>
 </figure>Fellow Mustang Isaac French finished in 17:28 to place 53rd.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1604195917978.jpeg" alt="Salina South runner Grace Allen." />
 <figcaption>Salina South runner Grace Allen.</figcaption>
 </figure>Grace Allen represented Salina South in the girls race, crossing the finish line in 20:49 for 36th position.&nbsp;All three runners are juniors.

Salina athletes compete at 5A state cross country championships