Photo gallery: Runners pound streets of America’s Hometown during 28th annual Hannibal Cannibal

Runners head out at the start of the 28th annual Hannibal Cannibal, which featured 5/10/15K races and a 5K walk. | Photo courtesy Mathew Kirby

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Two of the region’s top high school distance runners set the pace for the 5K race during the 28th annual Hannibal Cannibal, which took place Saturday with the start/finish line in downtown Hannibal. West Hancock graduate Miles Sheppard finished first in 10 minutes, 12.3 seconds, while Bowling Green’s Ben Chance was second…

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2021 Tri-State Cross Country Coaches boys all-area team

West Hancock's Miles Sheppard is the Tri-State Cross Country Coaches Boys Runner of the Year. Submitted photo

Runner of the Year — Miles Sheppard, Sr., West Hancock If you’ve ever watched Miles Sheppard race, there is one thing that is constant. He races with a passion and determination that is unmatched by most. It has become his calling card in the tri-state area and across the Land of Lincoln over the last…

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