Otter Boys Win First Cross Country Meet of 2023
The Fergus Falls Boys' Cross Country team opened up the season Monday at The Vintage Golf Course, hosted by Staples- Motley (10th Class A). The teams in attendance were Bertha-Hewitt (5th Class A), Ashby-Brandon-Evansville, Crosby-Ironton, Deer River, Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls (6th Class AA), Long Prairie-Grey Eagle, Park Rapids (3rd Class A), Pine River-Backus, and Verndale.
"It was a wonderful start to an anticipated exciting season," said Otter Head Coach Derek Meyer. "As a team, we found ourselves in the mix and won the team title. That honor also bears a traveling trophy called 'The Stump'. The boys were excited to bring that back."
Jaden Miller took 4th place overall. PHOTO by RACHEL TUEL
Jaden Miller placed 4th overall, Logan Bredenberg placed 6th, Michael Schmidt placed 7th, Matthew Tuel placed 10th, Henry Greenagel placed 14th, Micah Mouser placed 17th and Samuel Rasmussen placed 25th.
The team scores had a tie between Fergus Falls and Bertha-Hewitt with 40. The tie breaker comes down to the 6th runner's placement for scoring. Micah Mouser came in clutch with his finish putting us over for the win.
Matthew Tuel ended up tenth overall at the Vintage. PHOTO by RACHEL TUEL
Henry Greenagel placed 14th for the Otters. PHOTO by RACHEL TUEL
Logan Bredenberg ran to a 6th place finish. PHOTO by RACHEL TUEL
Michael Schmidt claimed 7th place for the Otters. PHOTO by RACHEL TUEL
"An exciting note is Samuel had an excellent race in his first high school race after earning a Varsity spot," said Coach Meyer. "I am proud of the team and how they performed today, many have already achieved their season goals and will look to make new ones for the upcoming week. We will travel the Detroit Lakes next Thursday, September 7th."
Full results at https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/227438/info
Micah Mouser placed 17th at the Vintage Golf Course near Staples. PHOTO by RACHEL TUEL
l-r: Sam Rasmussen, Micah Mouser, Michael Schmidt, Jaden Miller, Logan Bredenberg, Matthew Tuel, Henry Greenagel. PHOTO by RACHEL TUEL
