 For the fifth straight season, the Bemidji Boys cross country team is headed to the state meet. The Lumberjacks won their second straight section 8-2-8 title last weekend to make it back to state. The boys will also be joined by junior Sadie Hammerin who finished fifth at the section meet. And after big finishes last year, they're expecting much of the same this time around. Just super proud of our team. I mean, we surprised a lot of people at sections. I'm surprised some weren't state. I'm hoping for a top 10 finish, but I know it's been more of a rough year. So I'm, I don't know, I just want to go out there and race what I can race. We've put in enough training this year. So physically, I think I can do it. It's just mentally. I really got to work on that. I think the boys have a legitimate shot to aim for that top five placing at the state meet out of the 16 teams. And we've got the potential to be really close to that. And I think it's going to take a good day from all seven of them running to the potential and taking a small step forward from where we were at the section meet. The boys race will begin at one on Saturday with the girls taking off at two. Both races will be at St. Olaf College. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.