Fischer wins race, eyes time

HOT SPRINGS -- Fayetteville sophomore Camren Fischer had his sights set on a state record. He settled for a dominating victory in the Class 7A segment of the Arkansas state cross country meet. Fischer (15:40.8) posted the day's best time on the 5,000-meter course on the Oaklawn Park infield, 19 seconds better than runner-up Jessie Ramirez of Rogers but far short of Brendan Taylor's 2013 record of 15:14.7. "The plan was that I was going to give a shot at the state record," Fischer said. "I knew I had to get out quick today because most of the people today would be running for place and not for time. I knew I had to get out in front of the pack. I was somewhat content with it but I think I could have done better." Ramirez led a Rogers team that placed four runners in the Top 10 to earn its third state title in the past four years. The Mounties finished with 39 points. Fayetteville was second with 51. Fischer, who has a personal best of 15:20.07, established a 10-second lead on a 65-degree day with an 8 mph breeze that did little to hamper the runners. "I'm not going to say I'm disappointed with a sub-16 day," Fischer said. "I thought it was a good race, but personally I thought I could have done better. I just think next year I'll be ready for it. I need to get in better shape."

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FISCHER WINS RACE, EYES TIME

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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette | 11/13/2016

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