Even though they’re out of high school, the LSU cross country team watched the high school state championship meet results on Monday and will continue watching this afternoon.
The 3A, 4A and 5A classes ran Monday afternoon, and Classes 2A, 1A, 1B and 1C run this afternoon at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches.
Former Tiger Sean Swanner and redshirt freshman Philip Primeaux are still highly involved in their former high school programs, Episcopal High School and Catholic High of Baton Rouge, respectively.
Swanner and Primeaux both won state championships for their schools as individuals and contributed to team titles.
Junior Leigh-Ann Naccari said she still keeps up with her former team, as well. Naccari won a 5A team championship with Mount Carmel Academy in 2007.
“I’m still friends with some of the girls on the team, and my sister just started running for them,” Naccari said. “I try to stay updated. I hope they do well in
Cross Country: Squads pay attention to high school state championship
By Andrew Chapple
Sports Contributor
Sports Contributor
November 14, 2011