WADENA, Minn. (KWAD) – The Wadena-Deer Creek cross country program welcomed more than a dozen teams to Whitetail Run Golf Course on Tuesday for the 11th annual Johanna Olson Memorial Invite, their lone home meet of the 2025 season.

The meet honors the memory of Johanna Olson, a WDC graduate and standout runner who went on to become a two-time NCAA Division III national champion at Luther College before passing away in 2013 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

It was a breakout race for Karissa Anderson, a freshman from Border West, who surged to the front and never looked back. Anderson won the girls varsity race in a time of 19 minutes, 47.8 seconds, finishing 35 seconds ahead of runner-up Macie Josephson of United North Central (20:23.5).

Kahlen Suelflow of Sauk Centre claimed third in 20:33.8, while Norah Froslee of Parkers Prairie (21:01.1) and Nori Song of Minnewaska Area (21:13.5) rounded out the top five.

Wadena-Deer Creek’s top finisher was junior Karly Haverkamp, who placed eighth in 21:24.6, leading three Wolverines inside the top 20. Seniors Lydia Oldakowski (19th, 22:41.6) and junior Brielle Kern (20th, 22:43.8) added crucial depth for the home squad.

In the team standings, United North Central placed five runners in the top 20 and edged out Parkers Prairie for the team championship with 58 points. The Panthers finished second with 83 points, paced by Froslee’s fourth-place finish and a strong pack that included three top-10 finishers.

Wadena-Deer Creek gave its home crowd plenty to cheer about, finishing a close third with 90 points, while Minnewaska Area (97) and Sauk Centre (112) rounded out the top five. Pillager (181), Park Rapids Area (183), and Ottertail Central (189) filled out the top eight.

On the boys side, Sauk Centre delivered a statement with five runners inside the top 12 to secure the team championship with 29 points.

Junior Logan Wiehoff led the way individually, winning the boys race in 16:57.7. His teammate, reigning 6A champion senior Jacob Drevlow, was runner-up in 17:20.6, giving the Mainstreeters a powerful 1-2 punch. Sauk Centre also placed senior Zaron Olmschenk sixth, senior Landon Buysse eighth, and junior Ben Friedrichs 12th to lock up the victory.

Grant Nelson of Wadena-Deer Creek ran strong to finish third in 17:30.1, while teammate Owen Anderson took seventh (18:29.0). The Wolverines packed five runners inside the top 15, earning them second place as a team with 52 points.

Park Rapids Area placed three runners in the top 11, led by sophomore Jack Mitteness in fifth (17:58.7), to finish third in the team standings with 66 points.

VIEW COMPLETE MEET RESULTS HERE:

Johanna Olson Memorial Invite – Girls Varsity Results

United North Central (58 points) 2 Macie Josephson, 20:23.5; 6 Anaya Aho, 21:14.4; 13 Eva Lehto, 22:19.2; 18 Elsa Komppa, 22:41.4; 25 Joanna Lehto, 23:14.6; 29 Miley Westberg, 23:37.7; 39 Maelle Haverinen – 24:50.0; 44 Erika Keranen, 25:32.7

Parkers Prairie (83 points) 4 Norah Froslee, 21:01.1; 9 Kaylee Vogt, 21:43.1; 10 Sophie Pfeffer 21:54.0; 12 Chloe Patrick, 22:12.8; 61 Izabella Vogt, 28:11.0; 64 Olivia Christians, 28:38.7; 73 Jaeda Porter, 29:55.5

Wadena-Deer Creek (90 points)
8 Karly Haverkamp, 21:24.6; 19 Lydia Oldakowski, 22:41.6; 20 Brielle Kern, 22:43.8; 22 Cambrie Geiger, 22:57.6; 27 Annika Spicer, 23:30.7; 41 Danya Spicer, 24:53.5; 50 Ruby Wegscheid, 26:23.0

Sauk Centre (122 points) 3 Kahlen Suelflow, 20:33.8; 21 Victoria Linschied, 22:55.1; 30 Olivia Marsh, 23:39.0; 33 Alivia Nathe 23:54.3; 36 Megan Uphoff, 23:59.5; 48 Alyssa Tegels 26:17.9;
52 Annie Harren, 26:48.8

Minnewaska Area (97 points) 5 Nori Song, 21:13.5; 15 Jillian Deutsch, 22:22.2; 24 Lauryn Ankeny, 23:06.5; 31 Sydney Ankeny, 23:43.0; 32 Maia Larson, 23:50.5; 38 Sophia Wallin, 24:05.5;
51 Aubrey Stark, 26:43.0

Park Rapids Area (183 points) 11 Greta Galzki, 22:04.2; 35 Katelynn Henderson, 23:58.7; 37 Grace Etter, 24:04.3; 62 Noelle Bradt, 28:14.3; 63 Breanna Deblieck, 28:32.9; 72 Alessia Harmon, 29:49.9; 75 Kaelyn Larson, 30:57.4

Long Prairie-Grey Eagle (191 points) 7 Katelyn Warner, 21:17.5; 26 Caylee Kuehne, 23:20.9; 53 Cierra Kuehne, 26:57.7; 65 Rebekah Hibbs, 28:43.9; 66 Morgan Bosl, 28:49.9; 79 Shavelise Domingo, 31:55.7; 83. Mialize Perez

Pillager (181 points) 14 Alainna Dobson, 22:19.6; 16 Bellanie Kalis, 22:24.7; 49 Violette Metz, 26:22.0; 60 Rylie Eustice, 27:59.0; 67 Isabella Brinkman, 29:02.2; 69 Elizabeth Holle, 29:14.6

A-B-E (227 points) 17 Courtney Paulson, 22:40.8; 46 Lexi Bitzan, 25:54.2; 56 Hope Rovang, 27:32.7; 70 Rita Fossell, 29:17.8; 71 Ava Dugstad, 29:20.7; 87 Ben Bui, 24:19.4; 103 Judah Sieckert, 27:17.1

Border West 1 Karissa Anderson, 19:47.8; 57 Raelyn Wiegman, 27:36.4

Ottertail Central
34. Brielle Malone – 23:58.7
40. Kailie Robinson – 24:53.4
42. Tegan Brandon – 25:03.0
43. Quinn Hagemeister – 25:11.6
47. Mae Hagemeister – 26:08.1
58. Delia Tebrugge – 27:44.8
74. Jasmine Sanmoogan – 30:19.9

ACCS
23. Moriah Loween – 23:03.5
45. Evie Moore – 25:43.4

Verndale
28. Autumn Warner – 23:33.9
68. Angelica Arroyo – 29:07.8
84. Haylee Horn – 36:22.3

New York Mills
81. Audrey Weller – 32:21.2 (SR) – 81st

Johanna Olson Memorial Invite – Boys Varsity Results

Sauk Centre (29 points) 1 Logan Wiehoff, 16:57.7; 2 Jacob Drevlow, 17:20.6; 6 Zaron Olmschenk, 18:12.6; 8 Landon Buysse, 18:29; 12 Ben Friedrichs, 19:07.0; 23 Evan Peterson, 20:16.1; 27 Victor Anderson, 20:28.7

Wadena-Deer Creek (52 points) 3 Grant Nelson 17:30.1; 7 Owen Anderson, 18:29.0; 13  Evan Schmidt, 19:10.4; 14 Brennan Simmons, 19:10.6; 15 Lane Kaufman, 19:11.3; 17 James Seelhammer, 19:34.4; 18 Cooper Damlo, 19:36.0; 20 Noah Stroeing, 19:40.0

Park Rapids Area (66 points) 5 Jack Mitteness, 17:58.7; 10 Parker Larson, 18:36.8; 11 Cesar Quixan Gutierrez, 18:47.5; 19 Christian Thorson, 19:37.9; 24 Tyler Huot, 20:26.8; 26 Wrigley Clark, 20:28.3; 29 Caleb Mack, 20:42.4

Ottertail Central (133 points) 9 Talyn Setterholm, 18:34.0; 21 Drew Robinson, 19:57.2; 28 Phoenix Allison, 20:36.0; 52 Benjamin Sanmoogan, 21:49.3; 64 Oren Brackin, 22:39.8; 70. Nelson Hubert, 22:59.1; 76 Jack Robinson, 23:40.4

Ashby/Brandon-Evansville (159 points) 25 Landyn Johnson, 20:27.1; 30 Kenneth Spielman, 20:46.7; 43 Merick Elmer, 21:39.7; 40 Kaleb Fuglseth, 21:28.8; 66 Benjamin Myron, 22:51.1; 87 Ben Bui, 24:19.4; 99 Tripp Hokanson, 26:17.2

United North Central (165 points) 4 Drew Aho, 17:50.0; 33 Gavin Schreiber, 21:02.3; 53 Rohan Kuschel, 21:53.3; 71 Darryl Haverinen, 23:01.0; 73 Nolan Heltunen, 23:11.8

Long Prairie-Grey Eagle (192 points) 22 Nathan Bitz, 20:11.0; 46 John Paul Buntjer, 21:46.4;
63 Casey Gohman, 22:39.8; 68 Brayden Larson, 22:55.6; 78 Gideon Bitz, 23:45.1; 82 Max Mitzel, 24:00.1; 89 Damian Lopez, 24:43.7

Pillager (198 points) 34 Eli Pexsa, 21:04.9; 42 Gabe Stephens, 21:37.3; 54 Nicholas Barg, 21:53.7; 72 Parker Pallansch, 23:08.7; 74 Jordan Brinkman, 23:23.2; 83 Aidan Moen, 24:03.9;
94 Camden Balk, 25:46.7

Border West (216 points) 41 Connor Klindworth, 21:31.6; 45 Braulio Chapa, 21:44.7; 60 Nolan Findlay, 22:21.3; 79 Luke Young, 23:52.0; 90 Carter Fickes, 24:44.3; 111 Kaden Lennes, 28:57.5

Other Notables
47. Charlie Johnson, Verndale – 21:46.7
67. Jayden Herner, Verndale – 22:52.5
113. Kristian Larsen, Verndale – 29:29.8
114. Logan Lamphere, Verndale – 31:50.8
62. Dawson Seelhammer, New York Mills – 22:27.7
65. Elijah Geiser, New York Mills – 22:44.0
97. Heath Hammond, New York Mills – 25:56.5
116. Loren Underdahl, New York Mills – 34:40.2
35. Spencer Moore, ACCS – 21:06.9
69. Anders Klick, ACCS – 22:55.7