By John Rittenhouse
Members of the Luverne High School cross country team received awards during a recent banquet for their season-long efforts.
Jake Studer and Jesse Kuhlman were honored for being the captains of the boys' team, while Sadie Dietrich, Victoria Arends and Amanda Saum served as the captains of the girls' squad.
Studer was named the Most Valuable Runner for the boys. Dietrich and Lexi Heitkamp shared the same honor for the girls.
Dusty Antoine and Kuhlman were tabbed the boys' Most Improved Runners. Amanda Saum drew the honor for the girls.
Nick Otten was named the Hardest Worker for the LHS boys.
Kesley Dooyema and Arends shared the award for the Cardinal girls.
Rookie of the Year Awards went to Eric Kraetsch and Heitkamp.