This past Saturday, September 14, I had the great opportunity to capture the energy and spirit of the Huntington Middle School cross country teams in action. The meet was held at Boyd County in Kentucky and was blessed with perfect weather-a clear, sunny day that made for some beautiful shots. Though the sun was bright, it remained comfortable in temperature and allowed the athletes to push themselves without being overburdened by the heat.

Both the boys' and girls' teams came ready to race, and their faces told it all as they rounded out this course. Each competitor gave it his or her all, showing grit and heart with every step of the way. It was quite something to watch such passion for the sport, let alone on a venue as beautiful as this one.

From start to finish, efforts by the young athletes present were worthy of being very proud. It has really been a pleasure to document them, and I look forward to sharing those moments with you through the gallery. Each captures the dedication, focus, and endurance that defined the day.

See some of the action of just how hard these kids worked to dominate in their races in the gallery below. And, as always, the photos are available for digital purchase, so be sure to check them out and share with family and friends.