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( ( i i i e missed out going to state by Miles run each week for cross
W two points,” said cross country country were 80-100 miles in the
coach Gary Dubbs. “ The effort and early part of the season, and 50-80
improvement of the team was far miles in the late season.
beyond expectation.” “The thing I enjoyed the most was
The runners finished in the top the team spirit and oneness.”
four in the Metro area and finished Steve Gregory
fourth in Districts.
Assets of the 14 member team Home meets were held at Ralston
were their strong desire to win and Park and invitationals were held at
their four returning lettermen — the host school.
seniors Steve Gregory, Steve Preparation for the meets
Hillmer, Jeff Rayer, and Al Shanmu- involved getting there one hour
gam._________________________ before it started, warming up, and
then running 2.5 miles during the
“ When you’re running in a meet race. Warming down after the race
there’s only yourself to push you included 2 miles.
and make you work harder.” “This 1979 cross country season
Marlin Ritzman should go down as the best season
since 1971,” said coach Dubbs.

Running with schools such as Bellevue West and Millard are
Ralston seniors Steve Hilmer and Al Shanmugam
Unlike the track teams in the spring, our 400 meter track is
not used by freshman Tim Rayer, or any of his cross country
peers They run by tennis courts, through parks, and on side­
walks