Valparaiso runners were going through their paces at a recent practice when the topic of stature was raised.

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Valparaiso's Logan Ferngren was the region's top finisher at state as a freshman, placing 42nd. With a year's experience, she's charted bigger goals for her sophomore season.

When Mike DeFries took over the Hebron cross country program a decade ago, one of the first things he did was seek out former coach Dave Walker for his input.

Former Chesterton and Ball State running star Ali Bishel started the women's cross country program at Purdue North Central.

As a prep and collegiate runner, Ali Bishel experienced a lot of success.

Former Chesterton and Ball State cross country and track and field star Ali Bishel is the assistant director of enrollment services and the women's cross country coach at Purdue North Central.

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