The girls cross country team took third place in the Sub-Section on Oct. 20. The Bulldogs earned this right, along with the teams from New-London-Spicer, Minnewaska, and Morris.
Jen Hessís third place finish also qualified her individually. She ran an excellent race with a time of 15:54 on the moderately hilly course.
The remainder of the team ran as a pack for the majority of the race, and managed to finish near the top. Danielle Lieser placed 16th in 17:28, Erin Aagesen placed 17th in 17:29, and Camille Flanders finished 18th in 17:37.
Next for Paynesville was Carin Frenchick in 23rd, Tiff Rausch in 26th, and Mesa Frenchick in 33rd. These girls finished with times of 17:57, 18:12, and 18:51, repectively.
ìI loved the pep band,î said Mesa Frenchick, of the three member trumpet trio that came to support the team. ìThey inspired me to run my best.î
Varsity team standings
1. * NLS - 49
2. * Minnewaska - 61
3. * Paynesville - 65
4. * Morris - 86
5. Sauk Centre - 97
6. BBE - 152
7. LPGE - 165
Individual results
3. * Jen Hess - 15:54
16. Danielle Lieser - 17:28
17. Erin Aagesen - 17:29
18. Camille Flanders - 17:37
23. Carin Frenchick - 17:57
26. Tiff Rausch - 18:12
33. Mesa Frenchick - 18:51
Those marked with (*) indicate advancement to Sections, which will take place in Perham on Oct. 29.