Based on the preseason rankings, cross country will be competitive in the Top of Iowa Conference this year. Three boys’ teams and many individuals are ranked.
The preseason rankings were released earlier this week, and the area teams and athletes are listed below.
Individuals:
Class 3A Girls
| 10 | Addison Doughan | Clear Lake | SR |
Class 2A Boys
| 7 | Zach Flatebo | Garner-Hayfield-Ventura | SR |
| 23 | Silas Gann | Forest City | JR |
Class 2A Girls
| 11 | Bethany Warren | Forest City | SR |
| 24 | Carmen Sharp | Forest City | SO |
Class 1A Boys
| 2 | Gavin Grunhovd | North Iowa, Buffalo Center | SR |
| 10 | Kade Van Roekel | Lake Mills | SR |
| 11 | Knute Rogne | Lake Mills | JR |
| 25 | Hayden Thompson | Lake Mills | JR |
Class 1A Girls
| 13 | Lauren Hillesland | North Iowa, Buffalo Center | JR |
Teams:
Class 3A Girls
| 9 | Clear Lake |
Class 2A Girls
| 3 | Forest City |
Class 2A Boys
| 2 | Forest City |
| 8 | Garner Hayfield Ventura |
Class 1A Boys
| 1 | Lake Mills |
