By Matt Browning
The McPherson boys cross country team took third at the state meet last season and returner Tripp Pelzel is excited that even better things are in store for the 2025 season.
“I’m super excited to see what our team can do this year after finishing third at state last season,” Pelzel said. “We lost some key runners, but I’m also excited to see who is going to step up this season and how we push each other.”
Pelzel had a solid track season and he hopes that equates to an even better cross country season.
“I feel like I’ve gotten stronger and more confident, and I’m ready to step up and take my performance to the next level,” Pelzel said.
The middle of the race is the one area of competition that Pelzel is focusing on improving this season.
“In my freshman season last year, that’s where I kind of struggled,” Pelzel said. “I want to be able to hold my pace and find that extra gear to stay with someone when it gets tough. This offseason I’ve been working on staying more focused during long runs and picking up the pace as the workout goes on, while improving my time significantly.”
