Connecticut freshmen McGarry and Brining poised for postseason impact

Madison McGarry of Avon and Ashley Brining from Hale Ray are expected to play key roles in upcoming Connecticut cross country postseason meets. McGarry recently won the Girls Medium Division at the Wickham Park XC Invitational, securing her place among the top runners in the state with an impressive time of 18:15.1. Similarly, Brining has made her mark with a season-best time of 18:41.6, ranking eighth in the state. The Central Connecticut Conference championship will take place on Tuesday, followed by the Class MM and Class S state championships at Wickham Park on October 31. Both athletes aim to continue their strong performances as the postseason progresses.

• 2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Pair of Connecticut freshman cross country runners could have big impact in postseason meets