MATCHING STRIDES - Decatur's Hanna Galloway tries to stay even with Iowa Park's Bethany Hale during the District 5-3A meet Wednesday at Joe Wheeler Park in Decatur. Hale won the event by a second over Galloway. Messenger photo by Joe Duty
The Decatur Lady Eagles cross country team took its first step toward repeating as Class 3A state champions Wednesday, claiming the 5-3A title.