Emma Wilson: XC state champion

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Emma Wilson had a great at the LaVern Gibson Championship Course on Saturday, winning the IHSAA cross country state championship.

Emma Wilson is interviewed for the ihsaatv.org broadcast following Saturday's race. (Contributed photo)
Emma Wilson shares a laugh with friends and teammates in the team tent while trying to stay warm. (Banner Graphic/JOEY BENNETT)
Coach Craig Jordan and Emma Wilson run the course to warm up before Saturday's race. (Banner Graphic/JOEY BENNETT)
Emma Wilson makes her way to the front of the pack at the start of Saturday's race. (Banner Graphic/JOEY BENNETT)

Emma Wilson takes the lead from defending state champion Tyler Schwartz of DeKalb. (Banner Graphic/JOEY BENNETT)
Emma Wilson (left) gets congratulations from runnerup Phoebe Bates of Carmel. (Banner Graphic/JOEY BENNETT)
Emma Wilson walks to the fan reception area with IHSAA assistant commissioner Paul Neidig. (Banner Graphic/JOEY BENNETT)
Emma Wilson departs the tower following her interview after Saturday's race. (Banner Graphic/JOEY BENNETT)
Several Greencastle students and fans were on hand Saturday as Emma Wilson won the state championship. (Banner Graphic/JOEY BENNETT)
Emma Wilson shares a laugh with friends following Saturday's race. (Banner Graphic/JOEY BENNETT)
Emma Wilson gets congratulations from friends and teammates following Saturday's race. (Banner Graphic/JOEY BENNETT)
Emma Wilson receives her first-place medal from Jeff Doyle of the IHSAA executive commmittee. (Banner Graphic/JOEY BENNETT)