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For the second year in a row, the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal boys cross country team captured the Region 2B title. The region meet was held in De Smet on Wednesday, October 16th.
Every runner for the boys team finished in the top 20 to capture the team title with 16 points. Canistota was second with 20 points, and Elkton-Lake Benton placed third as a team with 31 points. Both full teams for Canistota and Elkton-Lake Benton will qualify for the state meet along with St Mary, plus any individual runner that finished in the top 20.
Jacob Vogel won the individual region title. Connor Libis placed 5th, Seth Roemen placed 10th, Ryan Eining finished 12th, and Thomas Eining placed 16th.
The Cardinals will also have a runner in the girls state race. Addy Gilbert placed 15th to qualify for state. Addison Libis was the other runner for the St Mary girls and had a 28th place finish.
The boys and girls Class B State Cross Country race will be held at Broadland Creek Golf Course in Huron on Saturday, October 26th.
Complete Girls Results
Region 2B XC Results - GirlsComplete Boys Results
Region 2B XC Results - Boys