Setting up for Coaches Corner at Hanisch Bakery on a fall Saturday morning, a flash of purple bolts past the window. It’s Jack Wardle going for his daily run. Staying committed to pushing himself and running more often, more consistently during the week, Wardle isn’t just a frequent sight through town; he’s one of Red Wing’s top runners. The sophomore came out for cross country last year after being convinced by current teammate Tristan Wilczynska and recent Red Wing graduate

As Ayva Marklevits crossed the finish line and took a glance at all the other runners standing near her, realization set in. All the energy her and the rest of the Goodhue girls cross country team might not have left, was instantly recharged. Excitement and joyful tears were shed before the 30th-place runner could even finish the race. The Goodhue team, soon surrounded by family and friends, quickly knew they had made program history for a second straight year. The Wildcats w

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