Knute Rogne and Hayden Thompson with the Lake Mills cross country team compete in the Top of Iowa West Conference meet. The boys varsity team took second as a team after rival Forest City. Thompson placed third and Rogne, fifth. Photo courtesy Lory Groe

Kade Van Roekelof Lake Mills participates in the meet Thursday. He placed eighth. Photo courtesy Lory Groe

Lake Mills boys cross country coach Beth Van Roekel was named the Top of Iowa West Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year Thursday. Photo courtesy Lory Groe