Mr. Mike Harris, head boys cross country coach, was named the state-by-state High School Coach of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
On Saturday, the boys lined up at the start of the course to compete in the biggest race of their lives and in the history of Hopkins distance running.
The Hopkins boys cross country team dominated the Nike Cross Heartland Regional meet on Sunday, advancing to the national meet for the first time in school history.
Thursday morning, the Royals cross country teams took their talents to St. Olaf College at the St. Olaf Showcase meet. The Royals boys team went into the meet ranked 14 in the nation. with senior captain Owen Hoeft ranked second individual in state.