March 28, 2024

Pink Out at NHS cross country meet Tuesday

Pink is the new Newton High Cardinal Red — at least for Tuesday’s NHS Cardinal Invitational cross country meet at Westwood Golf Course.

“Hailey Coy’s mother, Sarah, is currently battling breast cancer,” said Rachelle Tipton, Newton girls’ head cross country coach. “So, at our home meet we’re asking spectators to wear pink in support of breast cancer awareness.”

Newton’s cross country runners — girls and boys — will be wearing pinks socks during the meet. The Cardinal girls will also have pink ribbons holding their ponytails back.

The middle school races begin at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday. The high school girls’ varsity race is scheduled for 5 p.m. followed by the boys’ varsity race.

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