Returning letter winners for the girls’ are seniors Elsie Ratz (mid distance, relays), Hailey Selly (Relays, sprints, triple jump), and sophomores Brynn Larson (high jump, relays, sprints) and Jayden Sonnenberg (sprints, relays, high jump, triple jump). 

Boys returning include seniors Brady Crabtree (pole vault, sprints), Brady Borah (middle distance) and Alex Helmers (sprinits, mid distance), and sophomores Tyden Schaefer (pole vault) and Jonah Sharp (distance).  Junior Carter Sonnenberg is also expected to step into an increased varsity role.

“We have some good numbers and are excited for the season,” commented Head coach Jim Jacobson, now in his 14th season.  “On the girls’ side, we have a lot of our leaders and our school record relays back for another season.  We had a great finish at the state meet last year and have had a few great days of practice.  We are optimistic about a great season with good weather that has allowed us to do more in practice.  Plus, we finally have a practice facility, as our new football/track complex was finished last fall.  On the boys’ side, we have a lot of youth and excitement, as well as some state participants returning.”

Jim Rader, Russ Hackel, Todd Larson, Jeff Johannsen (Volunteer) and Daniel Stiel (Junior High) will be assisting Jacobson.

Pillager and Pelican Rapids are Jacobson’s picks as the top teams in Section 6A with the Vikings the team to beat in the Heart O’ Lakes Conference.