Erik Paulsen: “I offer my congratulations to the Wayzata girls and boys cross country teams, who both won Minnesota State high school…”

“I offer my congratulations to the Wayzata girls and boys cross country teams, who both won Minnesota State high school championships this season. The Wayzata girls' team was led by sophomore Emma Atkinson, who finished in third place overall at State. Three of their runners placed in the top 10, which helped them beat second-place Edina by 19 points. Dave Emmans, who was the 2014 Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year, did an outstanding job leading the Trojan girls' team. On the boys' side, Wayzata senior Khalid Hussein, led the boys' team to victory after coming in first place at State. Six of Wayzata's runners placed in the top 25. This was the Trojans' 10th State championship in 25 years, and Head Coach Mark Popp has now led the team to victory in two of the last three seasons coaching. Mr. Speaker, cross country takes an immense amount of dedication, passion, and endurance, and it was evident that these Wayzata teams have worked so hard. Congratulations to the runners, the coaches, and the families for their success this year of the Wayzata cross country boys and girls teams for becoming State champs. ____________________”