For the past two cross-country seasons, Taylor Mulch has ground her way through many races, often gritting her teeth as she navigated the 3.1-mile courses in various locations. That’s the kind of competitor she is, after all. Even aching knees couldn’t prevent her from being there for her teammates.

And on Nov. 11, amid near-freezing temperatures, Mulch not only led the Rams through the NJSIAA Group IV championship meet, she culminated her fine career doing what she loves to do, despite the pain.