How Avery Engbers, Tanner Smith raced to school records at same cross country meet
Two of the area's top runners made history by setting school records for Holland Christian and Zeeland West.
At the same cross country meet, Avery Engbers and Tanner Smith set school records, bringing them to the top of Holland Christian's athletic ranks. Tanner, from Zeeland West, won the race with a time of 15:21, breaking the record previously held by coach Sean McDougall. Avery, a senior, ran a personal best of 17:36.2, surpassing the Mark set by state champion Kayla Windemuller in 1991.
Both athletes emphasized the importance of their teammates in their achievements, saying it helped their team come together and take the pressure off when someone has a less than perfect race. Tanner's goal was to top the Zeeland West record, while Avery's goal was to break the school record. Both runners stated their motivation to win the conference and continue the legacy set by their brother last year.
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