The day was highlighted by senior Aiden Ruddy and junior Luke Baumgardner placing 6th and 11th respectively in the boys’ varsity 5k race.  Kierra Wiertzema, 8th grade, and senior Madison Rabbithead placed 15th and 20th in the girls’ 5k varsity division.  Overall the girls’ team placed 3rd and the boys’ team 7th.  

“Aiden and Luke ran very well together, they were patient on the course and took advantage of other kids fading late in the race to move up to the front pack in the last mile,” said Head Coach Larry Lasch. “Kierra ran a very focused and steady race while Madison did very well to start the season.  The entire team ran within themselves and is showing much promise for the season.”

Girls 5k Run 
15. Kierra Wiertzema 24:15.00, 20. Madison Rabbithead 24:55.00, 28. Aubrey Boesen 25:30.00, 34. Adi Dodge 26:18.00, 45. Hailey Bruce 27:44.00, 53. Ashlyn Haire 30:18.00 

Girls’ Team Scores
1. Minnewaska Area 22, 2. New London-Spicer 84, 3. Breckenridge-Wahpeton 98, 4. Melrose 100, 5. Benson/KMS 106, 6. Long Prairie/Grey Eagle 125, 7. Sauk Centre 155 

Boys 5k Run
6. Aidan Ruddy 18:43.00 , 11. Luke Baumgardner 18:54.00, 54. Jaxon Hill 21:27.00, 59. Jonathon Hill 22:07.00, 69. Bryce Awender 23:05.00, 79. Ethan Lauritsen 24:11.00 

Boys’ Team Scores
1. Lac Qui Parle Valley 62, 2. Sauk Centre 65, 3.  New London/Spicer 102, 4. Melrose 142, 5. Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta 142, 6. Benson/KMS 150, 7. Breckenridge/Wahpeton           187, 8. Osakis 187, 9. Border West 189, 10. Minnewaska Area          208, 11. Long Prairie/Grey Eagle 287