MEEKER | The Barone Middle School cross country team began its season Aug. 23 at the Grand Junction Central Warrior Invitational, showing promise despite less-than-ideal preparation in the weeks leading up to the race.
“I felt like everyone had a good first race considering practice conditions the first two weeks with the smoke and heat have not been ideal,” head coach Sean Damitz said. “The meet was a good season opener for everyone to get…