Cross Country
The Cougar Cross Country team traveled to Winner on August 24, for the first meet of the season. Jackson Liewer placed 3rd, Washake Vaughn placed 9th, Keith Hoffman placed 17th, Lacey Person placed 10th, Jolene Vaughn placed 12th, and Bridget Bartling placed 14th. For JV Garner Burrus placed 7th, Nick Nelson placed 4th, Kasper Schonebaum placed 10th, Cody Williams placed 8th, Gracie Dummer placed 8th, Brecken Bolander placed 3rd, and Piper Hanson placed 1st.
The times were: Jackson Liewer, 19:10; Nico Passar, 25:12; Washake Vaughn, 20:06; Keith Hoffman, 23:32; Garner Burrus, 19:39; Nick Nelson, 18:31; Kasper Schonebaum, 21:24; Cody Williams, 19:41; Cade Burrus, 29:13; Lacey Person, 25:14; Gracie Dummer, 24:45; Jolene Vaughn, 25:39; Bridget Bartling, 26:20; Brecken Bolander, 22:03; and Piper Hanson, 19:47.
Lena Ullman did not run.
Cougars Begin Season
By Erika Van Nieuwenhuyse
The Cross Country team traveled to the MCM meet on August 28. Jackson Liewer placed 4th, Washake Vaughn placed 30th, and Jolene Vaughn placed 5th. For the JV race Gracie Dummer placed 20th, Bridget Bartling placed 10th, and Piper Hanson placed 6th.
The times were: Jackson Liewer, 16:58; Nico Passar, 19:59; Washake Vaughn, 18:18; Keith Hoffman, 20:30, Garner Burrus, 19:57; Nick Nelson, 17:36; Kasper Schonebaum, 19:47; Cade Burrus, 27:56; Lacey Person, 22:02; Lena Ullman, 24:59; Gracie Dummer, 19:25; Jolene Vaughn, 21:05; Bridget Bartling, 18:53; Brecken Bolander, 22:36; and Piper Hanson, 18:28.
Cody Williams did not run.
Cougars Compete at MCM
By Erika Van Nieuwenhuyse
Cougars Run at Scotland Invite
By Erika Van Nieuwenhuyse
Cougar runners traveled to Scotland on September 4. Jackson Liewer placed 1st, Washake Vaughn placed 7th, Keith Hoffman placed 18th, Lacey Person placed 23rd, Jolene Vaughn placed 13th, Brecken Bolander placed 18th, and Piper Hanson placed 14th. For the JV race Nico Passari placed 8th, Nick Nelson placed 2nd, and Gracie Dummer placed 3rd. The girl's team placed 4th, and the boy's team placed 2nd.
The times were: Jackson Liewer, 18:26; Nico Passar, 17:21; Washake Vaughn, 20:13; Keith Hoffman, 21:40; Garner Burrus, 18:39; Nick Nelson, 15:32; Kasper Schonebaum, 18:24; Cody Williams, 18:15; Cade Burrus, 15:44 (3k); Lacey Person, 24:44; Lena Ullman, did not finish; Gracie Dummer, 18:13; Jolene Vaughn, 23:20; Bridget Bartling, 26:11; Brecken Bolander, 24:02; and Piper Hanson, 23:31.