FORT DODGE, IA – Despite blustery conditions in Fort Dodge, a trio of runners made a strong account for themselves at the NJCAA National Meet this past weekend at Fort Dodge’s Lakeside Municipal Golf Course.
As has been the case all season, sophomore Shiggo Shadin led the Warriors as she finished in 40th place overall. Freshmen Monse Guerrero-Chapula and Julie Granahan came in at 67th and 80th place, respectively.
“It was definitely less than ideal conditions, but they didn’t let that affect them,” said IHCC Head Coach Brent Ewing. “The ladies did a great job battling through the harsh conditions. I was proud to see this group finish so strong.”
Shadin’s clocking of 20:51.03 put the Des Moines native just 30 seconds from earning All-American status.
“She’s been one of our best female distance runners to come through our program,” Ewing added. “We will certainly miss her next year.”
Despite the loss of the team’s top runner, Ewing looked forward to 2021 with promise and excitement.
“Guerrero-Chapula has such a bright future,” Ewing beamed. “This was her first year ever running cross country and she walked away with a 21:37 season’s best. She’s is going to be a great leader for our team next year.”
“The same can be said about Julie Granahan,” Ewing continued. “She has improved so much since high school. She’s the type of athlete you want to build a program around. Guerrero-Chapula and Granahan have definitely paved the way for a great 2021 women’s team.”
Indian Hills Individual Finishers
40 Shiggo Shadin, So 20:51.03
67 Monse Guerrero-Chapula, Fr 22:06.08
80 Julie Granahan, Fr 22:50.62