Boys Cross Country Meet in Fort Dodge
Pete Ruden Sports Editor On Thursday October 9, the boys cross country team traveled to Fort Dodge to compete once again before the state meet. In this meet, the Rams performed overwhelmingly well, with 22 of the 30 runners from Southeast Polk setting new personal records. “We had four sophomores run 17;32 or better,” said head coach Patrick Owens. “The difference between the first one and the last one was just 21 seconds. 22 of the 30 who ran had PRs.” Throughout long seasons in every sport, teams always want to find ways to improve. In sports that involve running, that definitely tends to happen, and the Rams are no exception. “Our times aren’t as fast as some of the teams we’re competing against, but I think a lo...