Halverson Earns WIAC All-Sportsmanship Award

Nov 2

Dwight Cadwell-NSO

Jenna Halverson, a 2006 Barnum High School graduate, was the top UWS runner to cross the finish line at the WIAC conference cross country meet, which was hosted by UW-Whitewater on Saturday afternoon.

Halverson finished with a time of 25:3, placing her as the top UWS finisher in the race. After the race, Halverson was told that the conference had named her to the WIAC All-Sportsmanship Team, which is for individuals that displayed exemplary sportsmanship throughout the season.

Halverson will compete again on Saturday, November 14th at the NCAA Midwest Regional meet in Oshkosh, WI, which may be her final cross country race for UW-Superior. Listed are the members of the 2009 men’s and women’s teams.

2009 WIAC Men’s Cross Country All-Sportsmanship Team:

UW-Eau Claire – Josh Wieland

UW-La Crosse – Paul Moran

UW-Oshkosh – Josh Hoff

UW-Platteville – Greg Alleman

UW-River Falls – Scott Degner

UW-Stevens Point – Brian Finnel

UW-Stout – Joey Merrill

UW-Superior – Taylor Gombos

UW-Whitewater – Kyle O’Rourke

2009 WIAC Women’s Cross Country All-Sportsmanship Team:

UW-Eau Claire – Kelly Palmer

UW-La Crosse – Kayla La Porte

UW-Oshkosh – Shannon Madigan

UW-Platteville – Alli Tank

UW-River Falls – Carly Eggert

UW-Stevens Point – Sandy Hause

UW-Stout – Emily Stenzel

UW-Superior – Jenna Halverson

UW-Whitewater – Katie Wagner

Dwight Cadwell can be reached at Dwight@northlandsportsonline.com