Cross Country – Nordic News

Cross country takes state meet in stride

November 30, 2017

Filed under Cross Country, Fall, Showcase, Sports

The cross country season came to a close in a historic way this year; the boys team qualified for state for the first time in 13 years. Sophomore Olivia Wisont also qualified individually for state, as well as setting a sophomore school record. “The mindset going into the race was making sure we...

New head cross country coach helps run the show

Caden Frank, Reporter

November 17, 2017

Filed under Cross Country, Fall, Print Stories, Sports

Through the last six years, co-head coach Rich Bennett has enjoyed his role as an assistant coach on the cross country team. However, in his seventh year, due to the sheer amount of runners that have joined the team this season, he’s taken on the role and the adventure of becoming a co-head coac...

Hammer forges unity in cross country team

Ray Fung, Reporter

November 7, 2016

Filed under Cross Country, Print Stories, Sports

A thunderous roar of cheering erupted through the air as the cross country hammer bearer raised the hammer high into the air. The legendary weapon has been passed down from year to year between the runners of the cross country team and has become a recognizable symbol throughout the district. “The hammer i...

Student athletes work hard to play hard

Julian Willnow and Kyra Bilgic

December 1, 2015

Filed under Boys Tennis, Cross Country, Feature, Showcase, Sports, Uncategorized

Checking the time, senior Tobin Hansen realizes that if he wants to make band roll call on time he has to win his tennis match in under two hours. With the weight of his chaotic schedule resting on his shoulders, he prepares himself for a difficult match. It is moments like this that contribute to the...

A fitting finish

Aaron Huang, Managing Editor

November 6, 2014

Filed under Cross Country, Sports

Using every ounce of energy they have, runners stampede down the final stretch of the 5K race. As they stride across the finish line, there is a feeling of accomplishment that rushes through each athlete. Although tired and worn out, the Inglemoor runners line up near the finish line to welcome an...