ST. MICHAEL — A determined Alexandria cross country team was prepared to make a mark on race day.

The Cardinals’ efforts netted both boys and girls teams hardware and a spot at the state championships.

Both Alexandria teams placed second at the Section 8AAA cross country meet at the St. Michael Recreation Center on Thursday, Oct. 23, qualifying for Class AAA state championship meet. The top-two teams and the top-six individual finishers not previously qualified advance to state.

Overall, everyone was happy to see the effort turned in by the runners at the section meet.

“It was an exciting section meet for both our girls and boys varsity on a course we have run well on in the past,” head coach Travis Hochhalter said. “The coaches were extremely pleased with the great preparation, great

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