Cross Country Conversations with Jordan Farris

Linken Newman
Staff Writer
  Since the start of the school year, Bonneville’s cross country team has been working hard to overcome their opponents. Jordan Farris, a freshman on the team, has been running for years. In 2021, Farris was awarded the fastest boy on the 6th team during the meet with all the elementary schools in this district. Since then, his skills have only improved, eventually leading to his personally best (PB) of 21.36
  Farris joined the BHS XC team because of his friends. He said, “Honestly, they just peer pressured me into joining, but now that I'm in cross country, I really enjoy being able to spend more time with friends.” Even though this is Farrises first year he is setting up goals for the rest of his career. Farris ended up stating, “I run a lot and enjoy doing track and racing.” He stated he wants to break 20 seconds for his next running race for a new PB.
   After high school, Farris mentioned that he “picture[s] [himself] living with all [his] close friends as roommates.” His favorite place he has run was the Shelley Golf Course because golf courses give fun routes for them to run and are more challenging because of the hills. The teams most recent meet was his least favorite as “it was just way too hot and not fun at all.” Lastly, Farris was asked if he thinks he is a talented athlete, to which he stated, “I’d say I am definitely a good player having a decent PB and always keeping my peers’ mood up and making people laugh while always being in a good mood.” Farris always enjoys joking with peers and his friends, keeping them happy even if they didn’t do too well in the previous race, keeping them happy. Farris has worked to keep his peers and friends happy while maintaining his athletic performance. So far, Farris and his peers have run most of the meets needed so far. Cross country will be ending soon, but people are excited to see what more it will bring. Farris is excited to continue running and earn his new PB!

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