THE PROMISE OF IOWA
by K. Elser
The Sibley – Ocheyedan Girls Cross Country team was recently awarded first place at the Siouxland All-Conference Meet in Okoboji, IA. Three members of the team received all-conference honors. The boy’s team was placed fourth at the meet with two members receiving all-conference honors.
The girls receiving all-conference include: Madison Brouwer (first place), Maddy Marco (second place), and Macey Hoekstra (twelfth place). Boys receiving all-conference include Ben Byers (sixth place) and Alejandro Bernal (ninth place).
In 1-A state rankings, the girls are ranked in the number four position, and the boys make their appearance in the twentieth spot. The Sibley – Ocheyedan Cross Country Team will be running in their District meet at Ridge View on Thursday, October 20. If they qualify there, they will run at the state meet in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Friday, October 28.