Here is a look at some of this week’s top high school sports matchups.
Cross Country
The Skyhawks return nine lettermen.
State meet qualifier Carissa Wollerton leads a group of four returnees for the Cougars.
The Cougars bring back three lettermen and hope to qualify for the state meet.
The Mountain Lions have a large group of first-year runners.
The Mountain Lions return three letter winners, including two who ran in last year’s Division I-A state meet.
The Mustangs bring back eight letter winners from last year’s squad.
The Mustangs return four lettermen and hope for a successful season.
The Roadrunners are aiming for a third straight trip to the state meet.
Three letter winners, including state runner-up Emma Wahlenmaier, return for the Panthers.
The Vikings will rely on a strong core of returning runners.
The Trailblazers are hoping to improve throughout the season.
The Trailblazers return five lettermen, including state qualifier Frankie Bisacky.