Gonzaga Prep's Miro Parr-Coffin runs 'tactical race' to win championship | State XC big schools
After that, it was a tactical race." Parr-Coffin and Mead junior Stejer Franklin were dead even through two miles.
Key points
- 8—PASCO — Miro Parr-Coffin wanted to break the 4A state course record Saturday.
- With 400 meters to go and a downhill finish at Sun Willows Golf Course, Parr-Coffin surged to victory, winning in a time of 14 minutes, 55.8 seconds.
- "Going into the race the course record was in the back of my mind," Parr-Coffin said.
Boys 4A: Parr-Coffin, fifth at state as a freshman, set his sights on a championship before the season began.
After going through the first mile 10 seconds slower than desired, the Gonzaga Prep sophomore settled for the next best thing — a state championship.
Additional details
- I'm happy that we got the win, but I probably should have gone out a little faster." Senior Aaron Pooler was next for Mead, taking seventh (15:32.6).
- From the get go in late August there was measurable maturity and growth in Parr-Coffin.
- When Parr-Coffin reached the crest of the downhill finish he found another gear.
- Now I want to be a three-time champ." Franklin wore a frown on his face for a few minutes after the race.
- Spokane finished with 117 points — 10 behind state champ Gig Harbor and seven behind Bishop Blanchet.
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