The Haines High School cross-country team is shaping up to be a strong one as it heads into the season, coach Chandler Kemp said. The team hosts its only home meet of the season on Saturday.

At its first meet in Juneau last weekend the boys team finished third overall and second in the division, with the girls’ team in fifth overall and second in the division.

“It was exciting,” Kemp said. “Several kids ran…