Both Fenskes earn all-American honors

This article submitted by Linda Stelling on 12/1/98.

Joel and Tina Fenske, Paynesville, finished third and second respectively for the University of South Dakota cross country team at the NCAA Division II nationals on Nov. 23 in Lawrence, Kan. They both earned All-American honors.

A junior at USD, Tina placed second in the 6K with a time of 22:10.3. The women’s team finished sixth overall at the national competition. Joel, a senior, placed third for the team and 15th overall in the 10K with a time of 32:05.3. The Coyote men placed third overall in the competition.

The men’s team was the defending NCAA Division II national champions. This was the women’s first appearance at the national meet.

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