High schools from across the state compete in the Ochsner Health LHSAA State Championship hosted by Northwestern State today at the Walter P. Ledet Track Complex.
The first race begins at 9 a.m. with the Division V girls, and continue every 45 minutes until the last one starts with Division I boys at 3:45.
The three-mile course begins outside the NSU soccer complex along Tarleton Drive and will conclude inside the Ledet Track Complex.
A total of 327 schools have qualified to compete in the meet, bringing hundreds of boys and girls competitors along with thousands of supporters to Natchitoches. Many arrived Sunday to walk the course and enjoy the Christmas lights downtown, and packed local restaurants and hotels.
The top 25 times for the day for boys and girls, regardless of division, will be awarded All-State honors.
Tickets cost $12 cash and $14 if paying with a card, as the ticket cost $12 plus a $2 processing fee, with the gates opening at 8 a.m.
Live results will be available, provided by MileSplit.
