Andes Central/Dakota Christian cross country runner Anna DeHaan completed her senior year of running with a 23rd place finish and medal at the State Cross Country Meet last Saturday, October 22, in Huron. Anna’s 5K time in the Class B Girls Race was 21:27. The other runners on the team Eilie DeHaan (22:50) and Lexi Schoenfeilder (23:14) finished in 62nd and 68th places out of a field of 113 runners.

Tony Hansum, a junior and state qualifier, was unable to run in the Class B Boys Race due to an injury. Tony will have to wait till next year for his chance at earning a State Cross Country Medal.

Emery Larson of Chester Area (18:15) was the top runner in the Class B Girls and ran over a minute ahead of second place, Ella Boekelheide of Northwestern. For the Class B Boys, Josiah Schroeder of Canistota (16:38) won over Travin Schroeder of Freeman Academy/ Marion. Team winners in Class B Meet were Potter County for the girls and Philip on the boy’s side.

Coach Larry Lucas praised the runners. “Everyone did their very best and I was real proud of their efforts. Anna really stepped it up in her last race as a high school senior. It was really great to see her earn a medal at State. It has been a privilege to work with these athletes this running season. They always conduct themselves as young adults whether in competition or when interacting with other athletes or fans.”