Juli joined our XC family in 8th grade and was a four time State qualifier. Juli placed in the top three all four years at the State Cross Country Meet in Kearney. Juli chose to continue her academic and athletic opportunities at Drake University. She ran at Drake for two years until she chose to transfer to the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Here's what Juli told me about her college running journey: 

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"Being hurt and struggling with breathing was one of the hardest parts of my running career, especially when you're surrounded by great runners and away from your normal support system. It made me so so grateful for the team and coaching I had in high school. Ending my running career to focus more on school was a HARD decision, but my short college career brought me lifelong friends and taught me that "success" has many definitions. I had to find new non-athletic goals to achieve. Running will always hold a special place in my heart."

Collin joined our team his freshman year of high school.
He was a 4 time State Qualifier (2014-2018) for the Sidney Raider XC Team. He was a 2 time State medalist; medaling 11th his junior year (Class B) and 5th his senior year (Class C). He also led his team to the first State Championship in school history his senior year (2018). 

Collin chose to continue his academic and athletic pursuits at Black Hills State University. 

Dante joined our Running Raiders his freshman year of high school.  He will be continuing his running career at Chadron State College.

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Lydia joined our team as an 8th grader and qualified to run at Middle School State Championships as an individual her 8th grade year. She continued to dominate as a high school runner and was a 4 time State Qualifier and led her team to the first Girls Cross Country (Class C) State Championship in 2021. We affectionately referred to her as "Mama Bear" as she was always taking care of her teammates and Lydia was a phenomenal leader. 

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She is continuing her running career (Cross Country/Track) for Chadron State College.  

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Jachob joined the XC team his 7th grade year and hasn't quit running yet.  Jachob was a 3 time State Qualifier for the Sidney Raiders (2012-2014.) He chose to continue his cross country/track career while earning his degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.  Jachob graduated with a degree in Elementary Education (2020) and will graduate with his Masters of Arts in Educational Administration in May 2022.

Jachob ran cross country and track for UNK for 4 years. He recently qualified for the 2022 Boston Marathon and is continuing to run sponsored by the Lincoln Running Company.

Jachob is a teacher and coach for Bennington Public Schools in Bennington, Nebraska.

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Kate attended Sidney High School and was a part of our cross country family her freshman year. She moved to Washington her sophomore year and was a 2020 graduate of Olympia High School in Washington.  Once a part of our Raider Cross Country ... you're always a part of our family. 

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Kate is running for the joint Claremont-Mudd-Scripps team and is racing in the 5K and 6K. 

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Mitch joined the XC team his 7th grade year and hasn't quit running yet. Mitch and his "brothers" earned the first (and currently only) Middle School State Championship for cross country in 2017 in Papillion, Nebraska.

Mitch was a 3 time HS State Qualifier for the Sidney Raiders (2019-2022.) He was a 4 year letter winner for Sidney High School Cross Country. He and his "brothers" once again made school history by bringing home our first Cross Country (Class C) State Championship to Sidney High School. That same group of boys went on to be Class C State Runner-Up in 2019 and 2021. He chose to continue his running career (track) while earning his degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.