South Effingham’s boys claimed first place in a 12-team cross country meet in Jesup on Thursday.

Tyler Phillips (first), Cailan Howard (second), Joey Burdick (fifth), Karistopher Gadsden (14th) and Caiden Mason (17th) led the Mustangs.

In the girls race, South Effingham finished second to Savannah Arts. The Lady Mustangs’ top runners were Cheyenne Ryan, Lily McDonald, Madison Lockhart, Melanie Ripley and Magdeline Morgan.

South Effingham will return to action Thursday at Honey Ridge.