Finley McConniel of Freeman Academy/Marion not only won an individual state title on Saturday in Rapid City at Hart Ranch, but it was also the most entertaining finish of the six races.

Faith Wiese of Flandreau won the ‘A’ girls individual cross-country title on Saturday at Hart Ranch in Rapid City. She finished with a time of 18:27.59, nearly a full thirteen seconds ahead of runner-up finisher Ellie Maddox of Sioux Falls Christian.

Northwestern’s Ella Boekelheide is now a two-time individual state cross country champion. The Wildcats junior won the ‘B’ girls race with a time of 19:07.52 at the state cross country meet on Saturday from Hart Ranch in Rapid City.

SDPB's coverage of the 2024 SDHSAA Class AA State Competitive Cheer & Dance Competition

The 2024 SDHSAA state cross country meet took place on Saturday, October 26th, from Hart Ranch in Rapid City.

The Class AA portion of the 2024 SDHSAA state cheer and dance competition took place on Saturday October 26th from Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.

Crazy Horse competed at the state cheer and dance competition for the first time in school history.

SDPB's coverage of the 2024 SDHSAA Class A State Competitive Cheer & Dance Competition

The Class A portion of the 2024 SDHSAA state cheer and dance competition took place on Friday, October 25, from Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.

The 2024 SDHSAA state cheer and dance competition will take place from Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City on October 25-26.