Communications

The weather cooperated and we had a lovely evening in Jasper on Friday night at the Pickens Preview Middle School meet. Beautiful weather for a great evening. If you have photos to upload, or want to see what is currently in the Pickens album, please do so here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/3PESbioskeMZC7Gt9 . (h/t to Evaristo Jo for pulling this together.) Thirty-one runners participated, having run enough over the summer that we believed their legs were ready for a full race.

Hello Junior Cougar Nation, Video from Pickens Preview 2025 I hope you're looking forward to a beautiful night under the lights in Jasper. As we've come to expect in August, there is a chance of storms in the evening, but that's Georgia for ya. One way or another, we're in for a treat. We have 36 runners racing, so lots of Cougar jerseys to cheer for. Yellow jerseys + blue shorts for JV. Elite jerseys + black shorts for V. This is a spikes course, if you have them. We wi

Hello Junior Cougar Nation! Week 2 is in the books. We added some new runners this week to the team (bringing our registered total to over 80!) and despite the heat and humidity turned in some good practices. I want to take a moment to recognize all the runners; they've maintained positive attitudes and (mostly) stayed off their phones, and efforts have been very good for nearly everyone! Both Coach Cross and I received comments from Coaches Paul and Sinco about the efforts

Hello Jr Cougar Nation! Thank you to everyone who came out to Cougar Nation night last night at Big Peach Running Co. As a reminder, you can always get a 10% discount through our partnership with them by mentioning that you are with the Taylor Road Junior Cougars XC team. We love supporting them, and they do a great job in supporting us. The season has officially started. Welcome to all our runners and families that have joined us since our last email. At the end of this

Hello Junior Cougar Nation! Coach Cross and I and the rest of the JRCXC family are excited to kick off the fall season on Monday. As a reminder for returning families, and a note to new families, here are things you need to know heading into this week. Practice is immediately after school on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays (although this Thursday - 8/6- is special) until 5:30. Runners need to come to school with their running attire for the afternoon, and change immediately a

Hello Junior Cougar Nation! Fall season is just over a week away. If you still need to register your runner, you still have time at the summer discounted price. After August 3, the registration fee will increase to $375 to account for rush orders on kits, t-shirts, and late entry fees. You can register here: https://forms.gle/YvN2dAv8sgtrwnnTA We look forward to seeing you next Thursday at TRMS Schedule Verification Day (aka Sneak Peek). Please look for us in the cafeteri

Hello Jr Cougar Nation, here are some updates for July. This email includes updates for all families. Note: registration links for camp and the season are at the end of the email. Reminder: JRCXC Summer Camp is almost upon us. Registration is still open and we still have spots available. Reminder, this is open to all middle schoolers regardless of running status this fall. Camp will be July 20th-24th from 7:30am-10:30am each morning. Cost is $150 for the 5 days of camp.