Cross Country is an excelling sports of independent runners. Self motivation was a big part for the Cross Country runners. Going to state for the second year with six runners highlighted this year's season.

"Even though the guys ran only 11th out of 12 teams in State, the guys ran well. Curt Haug, sr., ran a super race fininshing 10th in 10:38 against 100 runners," stated Eric.

The cross country team was lucky to have Cassie fr., join after the freshman volleyball season ended. She took 6th place in the league meet after only three weeks of practice.

The members of the cross country team were Curt, John, Paul, Chris, Scott, Brian, and Cassie

Coach Buetzer plans to have an even stronger boys team next year, and a girls team too. - NVHS Yearbook

Curt is maintaining pace.