Madison Memorial representing
for 9 of the last 10 state meets at the Ridges
for 9 of the last 10 state meets at the Ridges
The WIAA started hosting state championships for boys cross country in 1913. Every year the best boys from all areas of the state gather on one course to compete for bragging rights. The number of qualifiers has changed, the number of divisions has changed, and even the distance raced has changed. What has not changed is that the state cross country championship is one of the best shows on Earth and the D1 boys race is the greatest ~17 minutes of racing to watch and be a part of for Wisconsin high school runners. In the fall of 1966, Madison Memorial sent its first athletes to state cross country qualifying a team for the Medium Class division which finished 6th starting a long and storied history of Spartans competing at State. The next year the Spartans won their first of five state trophies by winning the 1967 Large Class division state championship. Since this time we have seen a Madison Memorial runner stand atop the individual podium four times and six other individuals win state medals.
Will L-S qualified for this years state meet for the third straight year. His finish marked the 136th time that the Spartan uniform has crossed the finish line at this great race. Will executed his racing plan perfectly and improved upon his 28th place finish from last year. He met both his goals on the day breaking 16 minutes by running 15:57 and finishing in the top 15 by earning 12th place. His race earned him 1st Team All-State honors. This brought a close to his season and a great reward for the hard work over the last 11 weeks of the season, a summer of running, and three seasons of dedication. The work begins for October 31st, 2026...what are your plans to be a part of this great running opportunity?
Will L-S qualified for this years state meet for the third straight year. His finish marked the 136th time that the Spartan uniform has crossed the finish line at this great race. Will executed his racing plan perfectly and improved upon his 28th place finish from last year. He met both his goals on the day breaking 16 minutes by running 15:57 and finishing in the top 15 by earning 12th place. His race earned him 1st Team All-State honors. This brought a close to his season and a great reward for the hard work over the last 11 weeks of the season, a summer of running, and three seasons of dedication. The work begins for October 31st, 2026...what are your plans to be a part of this great running opportunity?
Will L-S runs 15:57 for 12th
NEWS & NOTES
End of Season Celebration - Nov 5th @ 5:45pm in Wisconsin Neighborhood @ Memorial (enter by the Welcome Center)
Off seasons are when athletes become better runners...what are your plans to be better?
End of Season Celebration - Nov 5th @ 5:45pm in Wisconsin Neighborhood @ Memorial (enter by the Welcome Center)
Off seasons are when athletes become better runners...what are your plans to be better?
NEXT COMPETITION
Saturday August 29th, 2026--> Are you going to be ready!?!
Saturday August 29th, 2026--> Are you going to be ready!?!
