Oskaloosa will have two runners competing in the State 3A High School Cross Country Meet Friday (10/29) in Fort Dodge.  Senior Patrick DeRonde will be making his third trip to State and says his goals have changed each year.

“Each year has been a little bit different.  The first year I was super happy to qualify, that’s all I was trying to do in that season.  The second year, I had a few more expectations for myself and I didn’t quite reach those.   And this year I’m stronger than I’ve ever been before and I have higher expectations than I’ve ever had before and this year it’s all about getting that top 15.”

Senior Sage Adam is making her first trip to State.  I asked her if she was aware of where she stood during last week’s State qualifying race.

“I wasn’t really concerned about my time, but I knew what place I needed to be in.  It felt like the only option, so I just ran what I could.”

The Class 4A and 3A boys and girls races will be held Friday in Fort Dodge with 2A and 1A Saturday (10/30) in Fort Dodge.