The Helias Crusader Cross Country teams will compete in District 5, Class 3 in Missouri. They will run the District meet in Moberly on November 1.
Crusader Cross Country is coached by Head Coach Mary Haskamp and Assistant Coach Rick Baer. Coach Haskamp is entering the 21st year as Helias' Head Cross Country Coach. Coach Baer is in his 4th year as an Assistant Coach.
The 2008 Cross Country Teams have 9 girls and 15 boys competing. The boys team returns six lettermen and have the goal of placing in the top four at the State Championships. The Lady Crusaders also have six returning letterwinners and are looking to advance to the state meet as a team and finish in the top one half.