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Luverne girls win section; boys' team places in Top Five

Lead Summary
By
Brennen Rupp

The Luverne Cardinals girls’ cross country varsity squad was one of the best in Section 3A all season.
They put an exclamation mark on that strong season Thursday, Oct. 15, by winning the section meet in Luverne. The boys’ team took home fifth place.
“I thought all our kids raced their hearts out,” Luverne head coach Pete Janiszeski said. “They had their best performance on our home course this season.”
Tenley Nelson placed fifth with a time of 19:42.94. Jenna DeBates finished right behind Nelson in sixth place with a time of 19:46.62.
Brooklynn Ver Steeg made it three Cardinals inside the Top 10 with an eighth-place finish. She crossed the finish line with a time of 20:25.46.
Regan Feit finished just outside the Top 10 with an 11th place finish. Feit finished with a time of 20:34.59.
Elizabeth Wagner was 12th with a time of 20:37.01.
“The girls had an outstanding team effort and raced with passion and purpose,” Janiszeski said.
“Each and every one of them stepped it up a notch knowing they were missing one of their teammates (Grace Ingebretson). Their drive and determination was a blessing to watch.”
Camden Janiszeski led the way for the boys with an eighth-place finish. Janiszeski crossed the finish line with a time of 17:52.43.
“The boys ran an extremely determined race,” Janiszeski said. “Camden was a medalist and would have qualified for the state meet.”
Griffen Jarchow finished in 30th place with a time of 18:51.19.
 
Varsity Boys
(8). Camden Janiszeski 17:52.4322
(30). Griffen Jarchow 18:51.19
(38). Brady Bork 19:01.29
(43). Owen Janiszeski 19:06.56
(46). Camden Hoven 19:24.35
(54). Pierce Cunningham 19:41.67
(57) Sage Viessman 19:46.27
 
Varsity Girls
(5). Tenley Nelson 19:42.94
(6). Jenna DeBates 19:46.62
(8). Brooklynn Ver Steeg 20:25.46
(11). Regan Feit 20:34.59
(12). Elizabeth Wagner 20:37.01
(34). Kayla Bloemendaal 22:06.93
(37). Tiana Lais 22:09.04

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