From The Cumberland Advocate
Cross Country Season Ends at Bruce Sectional
The Cumberland Cross Country Team saw its 2026 season come to an end at the Bruce Sectional last Saturday afternoon. Phillips and Solon Springs/Northwood qualified for the State team competition on the girls’ side, while Phillips and Grantsburg qualified on the boys’ side. The Cumberland girls, meanwhile, finished 10th overall and the Cumberland boys fifth.
Sophomore Jovina Skinner closed out her strong 2026 campaign with a run of 21:39 to finish 13th. Freshman Riley Muench added a 43rd-place finish in 25:34, while senior Violet Small concluded her career by running a 26:31 to finish 49th out of 88 runners.
The top individual in the girls’ race was freshman Reese Thompson of Bruce, who ran a time of 20:39.
The top boys’ runner was senior Ben Giesregen of Drummond, who ran a 16:57. Cumberland was led by fast-improving freshman Jack Odden, who ran an 18:30 to finish 13th. Junior Ben Dettinger added a 27th-place finish with a 19:29, while senior Tyler Gentatempo finished his career with a time of 20:19 to finish 43rd.
Head Coach:
William Rosenow
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