The State Cross Country meet is coming up this weekend in Fort Dodge. For the second straight year, Oskaloosa’s Patrick DeRonde will be in the race. The junior says he was disappointed with his 96th place finish a year ago and says having a feel for the course will help him this year.
“I already knew it was a flat course last year, but now having ran it, I know where the distances are and where I need to be moving on people and where the last 800, 400 meters is, running and start kicking and getting into gear to finish. I’d definitely like to get top 15, if not better; maybe if I run really well, top 10.”
The Class 4A and 3A State cross country meets will be held Friday (10/30), with Classes 2A and 1A running Saturday (10/31) in Fort Dodge.