The Pope girls cross country team won the Class AAAAA Sectional including teams from Regions 4, 6, 7, and 8, dominating the field behind a powerful 1-2 finish from seniors Josie Hutchinson and Aislynn Dunn.

Hutchinson and Dunn crossed the line almost simultaneously, with Hutchinson narrowly taking the individual title in 18 minutes, 16.19 seconds — just twelve-hundredths of a second ahead of her teammate.

The depth of the defending Class AAAAA state champion sealed the victory. Sophomore Louise Delgado was fourth in 18:21.92, sophomore Kate Rytlewski finished eighth (18:44.66), and freshman Fallyn Wheeler rounded out the scoring group in 15th (19:08.39). Their total of just 29 points easily outpaced second place Creekview (107). Johns Creek (110), Milton (131) and Decatur (172) rounded o

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