Averi Lowen and Keegan Smith Shine at NXR Southeast
The Nike NXR Southeast is a regional cross-country meet that serves as a qualifier for the Nike Cross Nationals (NXN). It is part of the Nike Cross Regional (NXR) series, which includes meets across different regions of the U.S. The Southeast event is specifically for high school cross-country runners from states in the southeastern U.S., including Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and others.
The event features multiple race categories, such as Rising Stars for younger athletes, Open Invitational races, and Championship races for elite high school teams and individuals aiming to qualify for NXN.
This year’s meet featured remarkable performances from some of the region's top young athletes. Averi Lowen captured the title in the girls' championship race with a stellar time of 16:59.2, proving her dominance on the course.
On the boys' side, Keegan Smith delivered a stunning performance, completing the race in an incredible 14:23.3 to claim the championship title.
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