The latest rankings for both cross country teams and runners were released this week and Pella Christian remained a presence in the rankings.

The Eagles boys cross country team was ranked 16th in Class 1A. The boys squad has knocked off multiple ranked teams over the last several meets, helping them maintain their ranking as one of the top 20 teams in the class for the last four weeks. For the girls cross country team, Joslyn Terpstra and Jaclyn Holmes remained ranked as the #11 and #14 runners in Class 1A. As a junior, Terpstra is competing for the full cross country season for the first time, and she encourages those curious about running that anyone can compete.

“One thing for me is this is actually my first year doing cross country as a junior. So, just anyone that wants to try something new, you don’t have to start as a freshman or in middle school because it’s just running and anyone can try and do it.”

The Eagle cross country squads will return to action on Monday when they will run in the Little Hawkeye Conference meet at Central College.