The Class 3A Girls Regional Cross Country Meet is this Thursday in Knoxville. Panthers Coach Erin Mikels feels confident about her team’s chances for a top three finish. Mikels says there are several teams that can contend for the top three including her own team. Mikels says the girls are excited about hosting the Regional this Thursday. She adds they now know how to attack the hills and will be more ready than they were in the Invitational earlier in the season. Mikels says that the girls have been running harder than ever and have a goal of a top three finish.