The Mathews High School boys’ cross country team placed first in last Thursday’s Region 1A tournament, while the girls took third in the event, which was held at the West Point Country Club. Teams from Northampton, Middlesex, Northumberland, Essex, Rappahannock and the host Pointers competed against Mathews runners in the competition that saw the Mathews boys earning 39 points and securing the regional title. The MHS girls, meanwhile, placed third with 60 team points. Both teams qualified for the state tournament. For the boys, Blue Devil Adam Greve placed third overall with a time of 18:11 and Ivar Golden was right behind him in fourth place overall with a time of 18:30. Next for the Devils was Kristopher Diggs with a time of 18:50, Greyson Clements (18:57), Elton Hudgins (19:30), Cole Christensen (19:48), Bryce Larson (19:49). The boys had five in the top 15—Greve, Golden, Diggs, Clements and Hudgins, making them a part of the All-Region team. For the girls, Elizabeth Moore placed fo...