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Red River girls cross country team fields largest roster in years

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:31 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

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Summary

The Grand Forks Red River girls cross country team features 40 runners, the most since 2021. Head coach Nicole Kopff, in her second year as the sole head coach, has seen an influx of participants, aided by positive team culture and outreach efforts. Senior Joce Hoefs, a team leader, has expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming season, aiming for a strong finish as key returning athletes prepare for competition. The season opens Saturday at the "Orr"iginals Invitational in Jamestown.

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Key Details

•Nicole Kopff is in her second year as head coach.
•Joce Hoefs has been with the team since seventh grade.
•Red River's large roster includes six seventh-graders.
•The season opens on Saturday at the "Orr"iginals Invitational.
•The team finished seventh in the state last year.

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12:31 AMYahoo Sports — GGF cross country preview: Red River girls field largest team in years

What they're saying

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Aug. 21—GRAND FORKS — Nicole Kopff has been coaching with the Grand Forks Red River girls cross country program for 11 years. After becoming the program's lone head coach in 2023, Kopff will guide her largest roster yet this season. The Roughriders currently have 40 runners. It's the largest group since 2021, when the program had 42 athletes. This year's number could grow after other fall ...
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