Monday was the official start to the 2015-16 fall season practices, but for the Pella Christian cross country teams, their preparations began a little earlier. Coach Jocelyn Meinders has several returners on what could be a pair of memorable Eagles teams. Some of the kids on her squads started getting ready for the season indirectly, says Meinders, and for others, they’ve had to rely on being self-sufficient. Pella Christian cross country hits the trails for their first meet on September 5 with the Pella High invitational at Central College.