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2017 STATE XC
Two Pocahontas Area cross country athletes participated in the 2017 state cross country meet held in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Senior, Jill Vonnahme, finished 17th in a field of 136 runners. Annikia Duitscher, Sophomore, finished 114th. Mid-Prairie, Wellman won the Class 2A event behind a first and second place finish by the Hostetler sisters. Congratulations to Jill and Annika on their outstanding performances. Thank you to Seniors, Katie Berte, and Jill Vonnahme for their dedication to Indian XC. |
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Team PAC Runs at Lake City
by Shelbi Benedict (editors: Jace Davidson, Mark Koezen, & Braxton Long)
The Indian girls varsity finished in second place with a total of 92 points at Lake City on Tuesday. Jill Vonnahme (SR) came in 1st place with 1 point and a time of 20:47:07. Annika Duitscher (SO) then finished in 13th place and 22:32.59 was her time, 2 seconds sooner than Rachel Kenny from Ridge View. Katie Berte (SR) was our third Indian to make it to the finish line, ending her time at 23:20.92. Following her sister, Molly Berte (SO), came in 24th place with a time of 23:48.83. Sophomore, Josie Summerlot, finished with 36 points at 24:50.10.
For the boys squad, Chris Meyer (SO) was the Indians first finisher with 34 points and a time of 19:51.16. With 46 points and 20:46.24 for a time, sophomore Tyson Peterson came across the line in 46th place, 1 second better than Nie Killion from Greene County. Nate Hanson (JR) finished in 66th place, his ending time was 21:51.10. Dylan Petersen (SO) and Jacob Nath (SR) both crossed the finish line in 80th and 89th place and their times were 22:45.37 and 24:59.27. Wrapping up the meet PAC’s senior, Daniel Foster finished in 94th place. The Indians finished the day in 12th place, edging out Ridge View and East Sac County.
by Shelbi Benedict (editors: Jace Davidson, Mark Koezen, & Braxton Long)
The Indian girls varsity finished in second place with a total of 92 points at Lake City on Tuesday. Jill Vonnahme (SR) came in 1st place with 1 point and a time of 20:47:07. Annika Duitscher (SO) then finished in 13th place and 22:32.59 was her time, 2 seconds sooner than Rachel Kenny from Ridge View. Katie Berte (SR) was our third Indian to make it to the finish line, ending her time at 23:20.92. Following her sister, Molly Berte (SO), came in 24th place with a time of 23:48.83. Sophomore, Josie Summerlot, finished with 36 points at 24:50.10.
For the boys squad, Chris Meyer (SO) was the Indians first finisher with 34 points and a time of 19:51.16. With 46 points and 20:46.24 for a time, sophomore Tyson Peterson came across the line in 46th place, 1 second better than Nie Killion from Greene County. Nate Hanson (JR) finished in 66th place, his ending time was 21:51.10. Dylan Petersen (SO) and Jacob Nath (SR) both crossed the finish line in 80th and 89th place and their times were 22:45.37 and 24:59.27. Wrapping up the meet PAC’s senior, Daniel Foster finished in 94th place. The Indians finished the day in 12th place, edging out Ridge View and East Sac County.
Indians XC Runs at Home Invitational
by Sean Graves
On Saturday,September 30, the varsity boys and girls competed at their home invitational. They ran well and did a great job and tried their hardest.The varsity girls placed 3rd with a total of 75 points. Jill Vonnahme (SR) won the meet with a time of 20:25. Our second fastest varsity runner was Annika Dutcher (SO) with a time of 22:04. Crossing the finish line next for the Indians was Katie Berte (SR) with a time of 22:48. Our varsity girls ran well in front of the home crowd.
The same day, the varsity boys ran and placed 6th with a total of 130 points. Chris Meyer (SO) was our fastest runner with a total time of 18:36. Our second fastest runner was Tyson Peterson (SO) with a total time of 19:10. Coming in third on the team was Jon Kirsch (SR) with a total time of 19:41. Our varsity boys did well and tried their hardest.
The team is looking forward to competing again as they move toward the state qualifying meet in October.
by Sean Graves
On Saturday,September 30, the varsity boys and girls competed at their home invitational. They ran well and did a great job and tried their hardest.The varsity girls placed 3rd with a total of 75 points. Jill Vonnahme (SR) won the meet with a time of 20:25. Our second fastest varsity runner was Annika Dutcher (SO) with a time of 22:04. Crossing the finish line next for the Indians was Katie Berte (SR) with a time of 22:48. Our varsity girls ran well in front of the home crowd.
The same day, the varsity boys ran and placed 6th with a total of 130 points. Chris Meyer (SO) was our fastest runner with a total time of 18:36. Our second fastest runner was Tyson Peterson (SO) with a total time of 19:10. Coming in third on the team was Jon Kirsch (SR) with a total time of 19:41. Our varsity boys did well and tried their hardest.
The team is looking forward to competing again as they move toward the state qualifying meet in October.
Indian XC Travels to Algona
by Mark Koezen
On Tuesday, September 26, the Indians competed at the Algona cross country meet. The girls team did not have enough runners to place as a team. Individually, sophomore, Annika Duitscher, placed 53rd overall and first on the team with a time of 23:15.14. Finishing second on the team was sophomore, Mollie Berte, finishing 57th overall with a time of 23:32.05.
The boys finished 17th as a team. Finishing first on the team was sophomore, Chris Meyer, finishing 63rd overall with a time of 19:10.35. Finishing behind Chris was sophomore, Tyson Peterson, finishing 91st with a time of 20:08.24. Overall the Indians ran hard and competed well.
by Mark Koezen
On Tuesday, September 26, the Indians competed at the Algona cross country meet. The girls team did not have enough runners to place as a team. Individually, sophomore, Annika Duitscher, placed 53rd overall and first on the team with a time of 23:15.14. Finishing second on the team was sophomore, Mollie Berte, finishing 57th overall with a time of 23:32.05.
The boys finished 17th as a team. Finishing first on the team was sophomore, Chris Meyer, finishing 63rd overall with a time of 19:10.35. Finishing behind Chris was sophomore, Tyson Peterson, finishing 91st with a time of 20:08.24. Overall the Indians ran hard and competed well.
Indians Compete at Humbodt Invitational
by Jamison Frerk
On Monday, September 18, the Indian boys and girls XC teams ran at the Humboldt Invitational, at Sheldon Park. The varsity girls placed 8th out of 17 teams. Senior, Jill Vonnahme, led the pack with a time of 20:30.12, finishing in 3rd place overall. Senior, Katie Berte, came in next, with a time of 23:09 to place 26th. Annika Duitscher was next for the Indians, with Molly Berte right on her tail. Duitscher placed 48th with a time of 24:19.68, and Berte placed 49th with a time of 24.21.
The boys XC team placed 13th overall out of 16 teams. Sophomore, Chris Meyer, was the first Indian to finish the race, with a time of 19:41.70 to attain 36th place. Tyson Peterson finished in 42nd place, with a time of 19:53.70. Senior, Jon Kirsch, ran a time of 20:59.02 to come in at 73rd. Both XC teams look forward to improving in their next meet at Algona.
by Jamison Frerk
On Monday, September 18, the Indian boys and girls XC teams ran at the Humboldt Invitational, at Sheldon Park. The varsity girls placed 8th out of 17 teams. Senior, Jill Vonnahme, led the pack with a time of 20:30.12, finishing in 3rd place overall. Senior, Katie Berte, came in next, with a time of 23:09 to place 26th. Annika Duitscher was next for the Indians, with Molly Berte right on her tail. Duitscher placed 48th with a time of 24:19.68, and Berte placed 49th with a time of 24.21.
The boys XC team placed 13th overall out of 16 teams. Sophomore, Chris Meyer, was the first Indian to finish the race, with a time of 19:41.70 to attain 36th place. Tyson Peterson finished in 42nd place, with a time of 19:53.70. Senior, Jon Kirsch, ran a time of 20:59.02 to come in at 73rd. Both XC teams look forward to improving in their next meet at Algona.
Indians Compete at Sioux Rapids XC Meet
by Jamison Frerk and Zach Gathers
On September 14, the Indians XC teams ran against 12 other schools at the Sioux Rapids XC course. The boys placed 10th while the girls didn’t have enough runners to qualify as a team. Considering the girls were shorthanded, many of them placed respectfully. Sophomore, Annika Duitscher, ran with a time of 21:12.15, to finish in 11th place. Senior, Katie Berte, came in at 21st place with a time of 22:28. Josie Sommerlot, the only other Indian varsity runner, finished with a time of 23:39.49. The sophomore finished in 31st place.
For the Indians boys, their 10th place finish was earned with an experienced squad of seven runners. Sophomore, Chris Meyer, led the pack with a time of 17:44.11, placing 20th. Senior Jonathan Kirsch had a time of 18:20.33, coming in at 36th. Tyson Peterson and Nathan Hanson were shortly behind, scoring points for the Indians. Both teams ran hard on a very difficult Sioux Central course that had many tough hills to challenge the runners.
by Jamison Frerk and Zach Gathers
On September 14, the Indians XC teams ran against 12 other schools at the Sioux Rapids XC course. The boys placed 10th while the girls didn’t have enough runners to qualify as a team. Considering the girls were shorthanded, many of them placed respectfully. Sophomore, Annika Duitscher, ran with a time of 21:12.15, to finish in 11th place. Senior, Katie Berte, came in at 21st place with a time of 22:28. Josie Sommerlot, the only other Indian varsity runner, finished with a time of 23:39.49. The sophomore finished in 31st place.
For the Indians boys, their 10th place finish was earned with an experienced squad of seven runners. Sophomore, Chris Meyer, led the pack with a time of 17:44.11, placing 20th. Senior Jonathan Kirsch had a time of 18:20.33, coming in at 36th. Tyson Peterson and Nathan Hanson were shortly behind, scoring points for the Indians. Both teams ran hard on a very difficult Sioux Central course that had many tough hills to challenge the runners.
INDIANS COMPETE AT ELC & HOLSTEN
by Braxton Long & Lynette Nesbitt
On September 5, 2017, the Indians Cross Country team ran at Estherville Lincoln Central. The Indian girls are ranked 14 in class 2A. The Indians ended up placing seventh in Estherville, with 150 points. Jill Vonnahme (SR) placed second overall with a time of 20:34.87. Annika Duitscher (SO) placed 23 with a time of 23:03.18. The next runner to finish was Katie Berte (SR) with a time of 24:11.37. Josie Sommerlot (SO) ended up placing 52 with a time of 26:18.89.
The Indian boys placed eighth with 207 points. Chris Meyer (SO) placed 23 with a time of 19:40.12. Nathan Hanson (JR) placed 45 with a time of 21:06.16. Dylan Peterson (SO) placed 56 with a time of 22:33.16. Jacob Nath (SR) placed 64 with a time of 25:16.33. Daniel Foster (SR) placed 66 with a time of 26:50.24.
On September 9, 2017, the Indians competed in Holstein where the girls placed sixth and the boys placed fourteenth. Jill Vonnahme (SR) led the girls team finishing in second place overall. Her time was 19:17.97. The next runner to finish was Annika Duitscher (SO) placing 32. Next, Molly Berte (SO) placed 44 and then her sister, Katie Berte, (SR) placed 46.
Chris Meyer led the Indians boys team placing 46 with a time of 19:07.32. Tyson Peterson finished 65th with a time of 20:10.19. Nate Hanson finished 73rd with a time of 20:24.62, finishing seconds after Tyson.
by Braxton Long & Lynette Nesbitt
On September 5, 2017, the Indians Cross Country team ran at Estherville Lincoln Central. The Indian girls are ranked 14 in class 2A. The Indians ended up placing seventh in Estherville, with 150 points. Jill Vonnahme (SR) placed second overall with a time of 20:34.87. Annika Duitscher (SO) placed 23 with a time of 23:03.18. The next runner to finish was Katie Berte (SR) with a time of 24:11.37. Josie Sommerlot (SO) ended up placing 52 with a time of 26:18.89.
The Indian boys placed eighth with 207 points. Chris Meyer (SO) placed 23 with a time of 19:40.12. Nathan Hanson (JR) placed 45 with a time of 21:06.16. Dylan Peterson (SO) placed 56 with a time of 22:33.16. Jacob Nath (SR) placed 64 with a time of 25:16.33. Daniel Foster (SR) placed 66 with a time of 26:50.24.
On September 9, 2017, the Indians competed in Holstein where the girls placed sixth and the boys placed fourteenth. Jill Vonnahme (SR) led the girls team finishing in second place overall. Her time was 19:17.97. The next runner to finish was Annika Duitscher (SO) placing 32. Next, Molly Berte (SO) placed 44 and then her sister, Katie Berte, (SR) placed 46.
Chris Meyer led the Indians boys team placing 46 with a time of 19:07.32. Tyson Peterson finished 65th with a time of 20:10.19. Nate Hanson finished 73rd with a time of 20:24.62, finishing seconds after Tyson.
congratulations indian XC - Conference champs
While we all know that TEAM comes first, but the Promotions staff couldn't resist a shout out to
individual conference champion, Jill Vonnahme. Congratulations !
individual conference champion, Jill Vonnahme. Congratulations !
