Menomonie sweeps cross country invitational titles in Rice Lake

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Summary

The Menomonie Mustangs secured victories in both boys and girls categories at the Rice Lake Cross Country Invitational on Tuesday. The boys team finished with 59 points, featuring four runners in the top 15, led by Logan Topper in fifth place. The girls team scored 45 points, with Veronica Molback finishing fourth overall. Chippewa Falls claimed second place in both divisions, with Cole Gilles taking the individual title for the boys and Madelynn Schmidt winning for the girls. Other teams from the region, including Elk Mound and Rice Lake, placed lower in the standings. Upcoming events will provide additional competitive opportunities for these athletes as the season progresses.

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  • Menomonie boys team scores 59 points with four top-15 finishes
  • Boys led by Logan Topper in fifth place at 16:38.4
  • Menomonie girls score 45 points, led by Veronica Molback in fourth
  • Chippewa Falls finishes second in both boys and girls competitions
  • Regional teams Elk Mound and Rice Lake post lower finishes
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RICE LAKE — The Menomonie Mustangs cross country team took home both the boys and girls team titles on Tuesday at the Rice Lake Invitational. The Mustang boys won with 59 points and four top-15 finishes, including Logan Topper in fifth (16 minutes and 38.4 seconds), Evan Olson in seventh (16:41.2), Owen Pelzel in ninth (16:45.5) and Noah Winder in 14th (17:05.6). The Mustang girls won with 45 ...

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