Bliss returns to state podium in final high school cross country race

Washington senior Mason Bliss stayed within a range of five positions at each checkpoint of the MSHSAA Class 4 Boys Cross Country State Championship race Friday, Nov. His position stayed between 20th and 25th position at all five checkpoints.

Bliss, earning his way onto the podium for the second consecutive year, finished 23rd with a time of 16:01.9.