The boy’s side of the Knoxville Cross Country Program has a core group coming back from last season that should give the Panthers a boost this fall. Cade McNeil, Chase Larson, Jack McDonald, and Mitchell Hollingshead are all back this season. Coach Michael Splavic tells KNIA/KRLS Sports these guys will be counted on to show the younger runners what it takes to work their way to a varsity spot. The Panther boys and girls get their seasons going on Monday with the Knoxville Early-Bird Invitational at Pine Knolls Country Club.