Mya Ruch has become the first high school student in DeKalb to place and medal at the TSSAA Cross Country State meet, held at Percy Warner Park in Nashville on Nov. 5, in her freshman year. Ruch placed 15th out of 181 runners, received a medal, set a personal record with a time of 20:32, and earned a spot on the TSSAA All-State Team.      

Ruch was also named to the MSCCA All Mid-State Bronze Team for her quick times in several meets this season.  She attended their banquet on Nov. 7 at Brentwood Academy, and was one of 21 runners in the girls division named to the All Mid-State Team in 2016.  

Melissa Ruch is the head coach of the girls’ cross country team, and Sonja House is the Assistant Coach.