Conference Championships Begin

2017 Minnesota XC Meet Previews

Oct 10, 2017

Kasson-Mantorville Invitational

Weather: Low 50's, cloudly, light wind, no rain expected

BOYS

Top Teams: Red Wing (23 points), Kasson-Mantorville/Triton (46), Northfield (64)

Top Individuals: Tom Nemanich (Red Wing, 16:17), Kenyon Nystrom (Northfield, 16:27), Tucker Wallin (Red Wing, 16:38), Jace Minelli (Kasson-Mantorville, 16:49), Weston Wyatt (Red Wing, 16:46)

The Skinny: This will be a kew matchup for Kasson-Mantorville. While Red Wing has every reason to expect a win and no reason not to, Kasson (who is in the same section, the competetive 1AA) will be eager to see how well they stack up against the section's most elite team. With a spread of 39 seconds and three sub-17 minute runners, they have a great shot at State. But again, Red Wing will almost certainly win, and Tom Nemanich is a strong favorite individually.

GIRLS

Top Teams: Red Wing (28 points), Northfield (42)

Top Individuals: Courtney West (Kasson-Mantorville, 18:37), Katie Brust (Northfield, 18:54), Grace Johnson (Red Wing, 19:31)

The Skinny: Much like the boys side, while Red Wing has no reason not to expect to win, Northfield is eager to see how they stack up against their section rival. However, considering how the virtual meet only seperates the two teams by 14 points, perhaps Red Wing might need to be a bit cautious not too look past the Raiders. Meanwhile, Courtney West hopes to continue her great season by picking up her fourth win of the year.