It’s shaping up to be a great year for Molalla cross country.
Head coach Kenny Schoenfeld likely can’t help but feel hopeful about his program as a whole. The boys’ team returned to the state meet after missing in 2022, totaling 146 points and finishing fourth overall. Of the seven runners that competed, all but two are returning, leaving a reliable core to build off last year’s foundation.
Junior Otto Terry is the fastest returner for the boys, boasting a personal best of 17 minutes, 7.70 seconds. Sophomore Nick Wood is behind him at 17:32.70, while senior John Hayes is third at 17:45.10. Evan Wood and Isaac Marshal round out of the group at 17:56 and 18:08.10, respectively.
The girls' side looks just as promising. Although Molalla failed to qualify for the state meet, sending just one athlete, Annalyse Jenson, to Eugene, the team finished third at districts and will return six of their varsity runners, none of which are seniors.
A trip to state for both teams is by no means guaranteed, but it’s definitely no longshot. If the teams hope to do it, here’s the road they will take to get there. Molalla is certainly welcoming all challengers in 2024, as the smallest competition the school will attend is a five-team meet in its season opener.
Thursday, Aug. 29:
Forest Grove XC Opener at Forest Grove High School
Saturday, Sept. 7:
Ultimook Race at The Hydrangea Ranch
Friday, Sept. 13:
Meriwether CC Classic at Meriwether National Golf Club
Saturday, Sept. 14:
Oregon City XC Invitational at Oregon City High School
Saturday, Sept. 21:
The Mook XC Invite at Alderbrook Golf Course
Saturday, Sept. 28:
Nike Portland XC at Blue Lake Regional Park
Thursday, Oct. 3:
Grant Robison Invitational at Joe Dancer Park
Friday, Oct. 11:
4th Annual Rose City Championship Invite at Rose City Golf Course
Wednesday, Oct. 16:
Estacada Invitational at McIver State Park
Wednesday, Oct. 23:
The Bigfoot Classic at Alderbrook Golf Course
Wednesday, Oct. 30:
Tri-Valley Conference Championships at McIver State Park
Saturday, Nov. 9:
OSAA 4A state championships at Lane Community College
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