By Kristi Jones, For the Tribune
ANNISTON, Ala.—The Hewitt-Trussville High School and Hewitt Trussville Middle School mountain biking teams continued their dominance at the Alabama Cycling Association’s second race of the season, held March 16 at the McClellan Multi-Use Trails in Anniston.
Both teams captured first-place trophies, maintaining undefeated records at 2-0 for the season.
After Saturday’s inclement weather, Sunday’s race turned into a mudfest, with riders navigating slippery sections throughout the course. Varsity competitors battled through 23 miles of mud-coated trails, testing their endurance in challenging conditions.
The McClellan trails, located within the former U.S. Army installation of Fort McClellan, feature more than 10 miles of purpose-built singletrack. Popular among riders of all ages, the trails offer a variety of blue and green segments that wind through the woods, with names reflecting the military base’s history, community figures, and local heroes.
Hewitt’s Leaders
Three Hewitt riders wore the coveted leader’s jerseys after accumulating the most points in their categories. Leader’s jerseys are awarded at each race’s awards ceremony and can be worn by points leaders at subsequent races.
The Hewitt riders wearing leader’s jerseys are Evelyn Lolley (JV 1), Lenwood Jones (8th grade), and Adelaide Tribble (6th grade).
Top 10 Performers
Hewitt Trussville High School
Varsity
4th – Conrad Jones
6th – Teague Jones
8th – Noah Clark
9th – Braden Smith
JV 1 Boys
8th – Noah Williams
9th – Nicholas Davis
JV 1 Girls
1st – Evelyn Lolley
6th – Evelyn Murphree
JV 2 Boys
2nd – Nate Dodson
10th – John Toczko
Freshman Girls
10th – Bailey O’Dell
Hewitt Trussville Middle School
8th Grade Boys
1st – Lenwood Jones
2nd – Lleyton Sharp
5th – Jude Lolley
8th – Kaleb Richardson
10th – Abe Cox
8th Grade Girls
2nd – Isabelle Garver
3rd – Lilly Neal
5th – Madison Anthony
7th Grade Boys
4th – Logan O’Dell
7th Grade Girls
5th – Avery Fogg
6th Grade Boys
9th – MJ Steele
6th Grade Girls
1st – Adelaide Tribble
Most Improved Riders
Several riders made significant improvements, moving up five or more places from their previous races:
• Brady Cohagan: +37 places
• Jack Bailey: +24 places
• Tyler Steele: +16 places
• Noah Williams: +14 places
• Pate Williams: +10 places
• MJ Steele: +9 places
• Riley Higgins: +9 places
• Moses Davis: +8 places
• Nicholas Davis: +8 places
• Jax Mock: +8 places
• Mattox Burton: +7 places
• Eli Moates: +7 places
• Nathan Harris: +7 places
• John Toczko: +7 places
• Conrad Jones: +7 places
• Noah Clark: +7 places
• Ryder Calton: +6 places
For updates and details, visit Hewitt Trussville MTB on Facebook or Instagram. Race details will also be available at acamtb.org
