Algona Invite

The Algona Meet was a hot afternoon for racing, but the Forest City runners showed grit and determination on a tough course. With hills, heat, and a distance slightly longer than a typical 5k, times were slower, yet the athletes impressed coaches by making strong moves and putting forth outstanding effort.

The middle school girls once again showed their growing strength as a team, finishing in 2nd place overall. Leading the way were sisters Adah and Eva Sharp, who placed 5th and 6th, putting Forest City in a great scoring position early. Harper Smith battled through the heat to earn 18th place, and Brooklyn Sorenson rounded out the team’s scoring in 24th place. Their pack running and steady improvement are a sign of exciting things to come.

On the boys’ side, the team also finished 2nd overall with several standout performances. Colby Albertson led the charge with a strong run to take 3rd place, followed closely by Hudson Forsberg in 7th. Forsberg, along with teammates Jericho Thompson and Mathias Klauke, each set personal records—an impressive feat on such a tough course. Thompson secured 17th place, and Elijah Smith added valuable points with a 24th-place finish. To top it off, Henry Dewhurst set a new meet record, adding to the momentum of the boys’ season.

The high school girls had a strong showing across both varsity and junior varsity, with each team placing 2nd overall. The varsity squad packed tightly together, led by Muren Sharp in 11th and Samantha Clouse in 13th. Not far behind were Sophia Reese (15th), Claire Weaver (16th), and Evonna Johnson (17th), giving the Indians an impressive five runners inside the top 20. Ashlee Aukes added depth with her 24th finish. Several runners had milestone days as well—Reese, Aukes, and Shelby Keough each recorded place records, and Johnson notched a personal record, showing her continued growth this season.

The JV girls followed the varsity’s lead with a balanced performance that also secured 2nd place. Kate Klaassen earned a ribbon with her 7th finish, while teammates Aubrey Kluver (12th), Keough (17th), Tess Klaassen (21st), and Emie Thompson (26th) all delivered gritty efforts to help the team. Their results highlighted the program’s depth and the importance of having strong runners across both levels.

The Forest City varsity boys left Algona with the team championship, proving once again that their collective strength makes them one of the most competitive squads in the area. Silas Gann led the charge with a powerful race, finishing 3rd overall. Close behind was Cooper Blaser in 7th and Liam Weissenfluh in 8th, giving Forest City three runners in the top 10. Holden Reynolds finished strong in 12th place, and Daunta Berg secured valuable points in 19th to close out the scoring. It was a dominant display that showcased the team’s depth and balance.

Adding to the success, nearly every runner made history on the course. Gann, Reynolds, Berg, Dirk Zeman, Ezra Thompson, Max Dewhurst, Wyatt Bertram, Isaac Alphs, and Cameron Jacobs all recorded place records. Meanwhile, Jacobs, Zeman, Reynolds, Alphs, Luke Raulie, and Gann each claimed meet records, underscoring just how impactful this group is becoming as the season progresses.

On the JV side, the boys’ team placed 7th overall with some promising individual results. Kai Weaver led the way, earning a ribbon with his 15th finish, while Creighton Wirth (38th) and Dewhurst (40th) showed solid effort in a large field. Their work continues to build the foundation of the program’s future.

The season continues to build momentum with just two more meets before the conference championships. Next week the team will compete at Eagle Grove, followed by the home meet the week after.

2025 Seniors!