Panther XC team returns just one letterwinner from last year

  • Photo by Jon Flatland Hope Kiel of Glenham, shown here competing in barrel racing, set a new arena record in the ladies breakaway roping event at the South Dakota 4-H State Finals Rodeo last weekend in Aberdeen, posting a blazing 1.5 second run.
    Photo by Jon Flatland Hope Kiel of Glenham, shown here competing in barrel racing, set a new arena record in the ladies breakaway roping event at the South Dakota 4-H State Finals Rodeo last weekend in Aberdeen, posting a blazing 1.5 second run.

    The Timber Lake Panthers head into the cross country season low on numbers, but Coach Alision Nilson is excited about her fresh, young 2024 squad.

    The Panthers, who compete in Region 4, will open the season on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Marlene Gustafson/Ryan Day Memorial XC Invite at the Faith Golf Course.

    Only one runner returns from last year’s varsity squad - sophomore letterwinner Charlie Hornick …