Cross country honors COTY, all-state performers and All-Americans

The South Dakota Cross Country and Track & Field Coaches Association has recognized several outstanding performers and coaches from the 2026 high school cross country season. Coaches of the Year were named in four areas, with Todd Thorson of Ipswich, Class B, and Brian Tvedt of Deuel and Taylor Thorson of Aberdeen Roncalli receiving honors in Area 1.

In Area 2/East, Pam Olsen of Deubrook Area, Class B, and Joe Caffrey of West Central were named Coaches of the Year. Assistant Coaches of the Year were also acknowledged, with Scott Peterson of Lemmon, Class B, and Brittany Clarkson of Belle Fourche, Class A, among the recipients. Girls and Boys All-State Performers were selected in Classes AA, A, and B, with notable athletes including Brianna Reilly, Hannah Genrich, and Madison Moore from Harrisburg in the Girls Class AA category.

The 2026 State Cross Country Meet will see competition in six classes, with boys and girls All-State Runners being announced.

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