2-time state qualifier Brynn Malo leads Wildcat girls' cross country
Members of the Humboldt High girls’ cross country team, front row (l-r): Macey Rodgers, Mia Sanchez, Claire Olson and Payton Elman. Second row: Brynn Malo, Katie Sievers, Kinley Nilles and Elsie Stattelman. Back row: Meg Zweibohmer, Bella Metli, Alexis Hotovec, Allison Lensing and Morgan Mann. Not pictured: Aubry Fisher, Gracelyn Illg. Independent photo.
Humboldt head cross country coach Spencer Ross enjoyed his first year leading the program last year. With a total of five letterwinners back for the girls' team, he’s excited about starting year two.
“Year one went awesome. I loved the experience. I did a lot of reflecting in the off-season. What went well and what do I want to change. For the most part, we are keeping things similar in year two,” Ross said. “If anything, putting a focus or emphasis on a few different areas.”
“I feel much better than I did a year ago having that first year under my belt. I’m excited to get going here in year two,” Ross said.
“It does make it a lot easier that I have had a lot of these kids in the classroom going back several years. We have a good core of our girls, whether it’s been track or basketball, they’re a good group to have on our squad. I’m getting to know the guys’ side a little bit better as I keep tabs on them during the year,” Ross said.
The Humboldt Invitational is Sept. 23 at lower Sheldon Park. Look for daily news and sports updates online at www.humboldtnews.com.
2024 HUMBOLDT CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE
Aug. 29 at Iowa Falls-Alden
Sept. 3 at Webster City
Sept. 10 at Estherville
Sept. 16 at Emmetsburg
Sept. 17 at Storm Lake
Sept. 19 at Clear Lake
Sept. 23 Humboldt Invitational
Sept. 30 at Algona
Oct. 8 at Eagle Grove
Oct. 15 NCC at Hampton
Oct. 23 State qualifier, tba
Nov. 2 State, Fort Dodge
