For Marty Gingerich Iowa Mennonite School cross country coach, the challenge this fall will be to replace three state qualifiers from last year.

Seniors Riley Schmeider, Renee Buckwalter and Kirby Shetler all qualified for state competition in Fort Dodge. However. Gingerich will have some runners back this year to work with.

The IMS cross country squad will be in action on September 10th as they travel to Fairfield to go again the Trojan cross country team. The conference meet this year is scheduled for October 8th