Thirteen senior cross country runners from Albert Lea were honored at the team banquet on Nov. 9. Front row from left are Lawerence Pederson, Logan Callahan, Carol Lein, Morgan Haney, Emma Behling, Rachel Kenis and Aeron Mangskau. Back row from left are Corde Purdie, Brandon Bonnerup, Natalie Peek, Blair Bonnerup, Tyler Egge and Sadie Burnett. — Submitted

Eleven cross country runners from Albert Lea won awards at the team banquet on Nov. 9. Front row from left are Julissa Gilbertson, captain’s award; Haley Harms, coach’s award; Jay Skaar, captain’s award; Caleb Troe, coach’s award; and Caleb Miller, most inspirational runner award. Back row from left are Romario Rosas, coach’s award; Anna Englin, MVP; Carol Lein, most inspirational runner; Emma Behling, summer mile award; Jackson Goodell, MVP; and Brandon Bonnerup, summer mileage award.  — Submitted

The captains of the Albert Lea cross country team ushered in next year’s captains at the team awards banquet on Nov. 9. Next year’s captains in the front row from left are Riley Schultz, Anna Englin, Haley Harms, Emily Ortiz, Breanna Himmerich, Connor Larson and Caleb Troe. This year’s captains in the back row from left are Logan Callahan, Corde Pudie, Morgan Haney, Carol Lein, Emma Behling, Blair Bonnerup and Brandon Bonnerup. — Submitted