Mya Ruch has become the first high school student in DeKalb to place and medal at the TSSAA Cross Country State meet, held at Percy Warner Park in Nashville on Nov. 5, in her freshman year. Ruch placed 15th out of 181 runners, received a medal, set a personal record with a time of 20:32, and earned a spot on the TSSAA All-State Team. Ruch was also named to the MSCCA All Mid-State Bronze Team for her quick times in several meets this season.