Jackson Invitational cross country

The Jackson Invitational cross country meet Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at Jackson City Park.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The junior girls cross country race begins Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at the Jackson Invitational in Jackson City Park.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Cape Girardeau Central's Philip Francis, left, and Advance's Cade Long compete at the finish line of the senior boys cross country race Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at the Jackson Invitational in Jackson City Park.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson's Megan Barnum runs in the senior girls cross country race Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at the Jackson Invitational in Jackson City Park. Barnum finished first in the race.

George Cozby, left, Judy Cozby and Kevin Werner pose for a photo at the Jackson Invitational cross country meet Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 in Jackson.

Tim Winkler, left, Kathy Winkler and Robert Schremp pose for a photo at the Jackson Invitational cross country meet Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 in Jackson.

Danette Neikirk, left, Brandy Davis and Meredith Ogburn pose for a photo at the Jackson Invitational cross country meet Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 in Jackson.

The junior boys cross country race Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at the Jackson Invitational in Jackson City Park.

The junior boys cross country race begins Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at the Jackson Invitational in Jackson City Park.

The senior boys cross country race begins Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at the Jackson Invitational in Jackson City Park.

The junior boys cross country race Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at the Jackson Invitational in Jackson City Park.

The senior girls cross country race begins Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at the Jackson Invitational in Jackson City Park.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson's Brent Werner runs in the senior boys cross country race Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at the Jackson Invitational in Jackson City Park.