The LOHS cross country (XC) team has been driving through the competition over the season. Currently, the Lakers have been hard at work to prepare for the start of the season so they can do the best they can, rain or shine. Despite their back-breaking training, the XC team always finds a way to engage each other and power through the season. “The season is going well so far,” said sophomore Felix Wang. “Personaly, I’ve been having a lot of fun this season and I can’t wait for the next few meets. And also, even though we are halfway through the season, I’ve been having a great time at practice.”

To help runners prepare for their meets, Head Coach Tim Broe made rigorous workouts for the Lakers to do. Some of these workouts include 100-200 meter strides, 16 by 400 meter runs at a competition pace, hill sprints and many more.“I’ve been sick for the most bit of the season, but for when I wasn’t sick the workouts really got to me,” said sophomore Lucas Fiscus. 

As it stands now, there have already been four XC meets at a variety of locations, including Wilsonville High School, the Hydrangea Ranch, Meriweather National Golf Club and Adlerbrook Golf Course. On top of that, there are three more meets in the season. Those meets will be the 5th Annual rose city championship invite that will take place on Oct. 10, followed by the Stump Showdown on Oct. 18 at Lents Park and finally  the Three Rivers League (TRL) championship, the last meet of the season, which  will be held on Oct. 29. 

As it stands currently, the XC team has been hard at work to maintain peak condition to compete at their best over the season. They are always encouraging each other to do their best and to always give one hundred percent on and off the field. Laker XC is always striving to train to improve their skills and overcome any challenge that gets thrown at them.