Girls to defend conference, True Team titles

Returning members that advanced to state in 2019 include Grace Drietz, RyAnn Hansen, and Braelyn Merritt.
Seniors McKenzie Ruether and Hannah Jelens also return for the Canby/Minneota girls' team.
"We also have a large group of juniors that have had significant varsity experience," said coach Sara Hemish. "Our girls' team is the reigning Camden Conference and True Team Section champs. We have a few holes to fill but are hoping to be able to defend our titles this year."
Because of restrictions placed by the governor, there was no high school track and field last season, making it difficult for coaches to determine who will be performing in certain events this season.
"We haven't seen these athletes for two years and these athletes can change a lot in that amount of time," said Hemish. "We also essentially lost two graduating classes since that last time we competed.
"This long gap in time mixed with us having several athletes quarantined and less than ideal weather has made the first couple of weeks challenging. Although the start has been less than ideal we are excited to be back and can't wait to see what these athletes can accomplish this year."