November 17, 2004


David Hebert Takes 3rd in State Cross Country Meet

David Hebert competed in the Cross Country State Championship Meet on Saturday, November 13.  Hebert placed third overall, bringing the bronze medal home to Weatherford and completed the 3.1 mile course in 15:18, a new personal best.

Hebert's cross country career began 4 years ago as a freshman at Weatherford High School where he was an immediate success.  Hebert has accomplished some incredible feats.  During his sophomore year, he won the district meet, placed 4th at regionals, and placed 7th at state.

"Placing 7th at state that year is definitely a high point in my cross country career," stated Hebert.

This year Hebert continues to set new personal bests and records.  He won district again and placed 4th at Regionals.  This was the launching point to clenching third at state and yet another high point in Hebert's cross country career.

On November 27, Hebert will be competing at the Footlocker South Regional Championships in North Carolina.  A top ten finish will earn him a trip to the National Championships in December.

Though Hebert as already gone far as a WHS Senior, he plans to go even further.  His long-term plans include running Cross Country and Track at Texas A&M University, majoring in business and possibly competing in the Olympics.