Claire Openshaw is the best athlete in her family.
In most families, running a mile in under five minutes and being the fastest distance runner in a county that has produced some very successful runners would make that a fait accompli. But, the Openshaws are unlike most families.
Claire being named The Record’s Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year for the second straight year is what finally tipped the scales in her favor.
The Creekside sophomore won four races and finished no worse than fourth this fall. She won the District 4-3A title by more than 21 seconds and was third at the Class 3A state meet with a personal-best time of 18 minutes, 9.08 seconds.
Source: Creekside’s Claire Openshaw headlines All-County Girls Cross Country Team | St. Augustine Record