The much debated 5k distance proved to be no issue for the top-ranked lady Trojans as they moved steadily through the massive 50 team field taking first place and impressively distancing themselves from the rest of the competition. It was a much anticipated match-up with Naperville North, last years meet winner and Nike qualifier. Final results were:

Wayzata 58

Cherry Creek, Colorado 162

Naperville North, Illinois 183

It was the way the veteran harriers went about their business that impressed the ravenous fans at Les Bolstad golf course. With Anna French up front, running with the lead group, the rest of the perky squad used a more methodical approach to finish with seven runners in the top 23 of a 490 runner field. The pack of Halverson, Michaela Keller-Miler, Lerdall, Franke, Evans, and Sonnesyn, ranged from 77 to 84th at the 1K mark, all moving into the top 23 as the finished line appeared.

"They are really fit right now", remarked Ingred Halverson, sister of Annika Halverson. "The salad bar my sister has been eating has really paid off!" a smiling future Trojan said shaking her head.

The softer than usual conditions did not hinder Anna French as she took 2nd over-all to nationally ranked, Jordan Colter. Anna shook off her past disappointments at this race, to run by nationally ranked, McKenzie Yanek, and Megan Reilly in the last 1K to run an outstanding time of 17:59.9.

Jaycie Thomsen, Mackenzie Keller-Miller, and Kristine Keller-Miller rounded out the Wayzata crew as they all ran stellar times.

Next up for the squad as they enter October and championship season is the Lake Conference Meet on Oct 10th.