Cross Country
REGIONALS
The boys cross country team has qualified for the national championships, the first ever team to do so in Nebraska high school history!
After winning a state title late last month, the team finished second at Sunday’s NXR Heartland Regional Championships in South Dakota (yes, that is snow on the ground!). The team plans to compete in early December at the national NIKE competition in Eugene, Ore.
David Krier finished in 14th place overall to lead the Thunderbolts. Other runners included Joe Majerus (23), Sam Schlautman (69), Lucas Schlautman (96), Joe Norman, Henry Vrooman and Noah Zach. The team finished second out of 34 teams.
State Review
The Boys Cross Country Team has repeated a the Class B State Champions, and senior David Krier has become the first ever individual boys state champion in Thunderbolt history!
The boys team dominated the field with 4 runners in the top 13 places. Other varsity runners included Joe Majerus (2nd place), Sam Schlautman and Lucas Schlautman, Owen May and Joe Norman. It is the 12th team title in program history.
The girls team finished 3rd overall in a very tight Class B race. Runners included Malia Woosley, Klaira Sander , Emily Srocynski, Emma Oliver, Jasmin Solano and Nora Ivanov. It’s the second-straight year the girls team has finished third overall
Lincoln Pius X
Program History
GIRLS
Individual Champions:
- Willa Koenig, 2014
- Elizabeth Lange, 2002
- Elizabeth Lange, 2001 (All-Class Gold)
- Jill Noel, 1982
- Jill Noel, 1981
- Jill Noel, 1980
Team Championships: 2018, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2007, 2005, 2004, 1991, 1990, 1987, 1986
BOYS
Individual Champions:
- David Krier, 2025
Team Championships: 2025, 2024, 2007, 1991, 1989, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1979, 1978, 1976
National Qualifiers: 2025
