NORTHFIELD — Minneapolis schools landed a 1-2 punch Saturday in the Class 3A boys' cross-country championship race in Northfield.
Runners from Minneapolis schools claim highest ground in Class 3A boys' final
Aidan Jones of Washburn and Sam Scott of Southwest represented the city well, finishing 1-2.
By Heather Rule
November 5, 2022 at 10:53PM
![won the boys 3A with a time of 15:11.Aidan Jones, right, of Minneapolis Washburn73, behind is second place finisher Sam Scott, left, of Minneapolis Southwest with a time of 15:15.30 They hugged right after the finish Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 Northfield, Minn. Class 3A cross-country state championships. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/EI6IRIUACEJ2LIQW3X7NVDSJXY.jpg?&w=712)
Minneapolis Washburn senior Aidan Jones sprinted over the finish line first and used both hands to make a "W" gesture in honor of his school. He finished in 15 minutes, 11.8 seconds.
Minneapolis Southwest junior Sam Scott followed close behind in 15:15.3. The two athletes, who often cross paths running in their city, embraced following the race.
"Made my move on the hill … and I knew it was just me and Sam right next to each other," Jones said.
Said Scott: "It just feels awesome to finally give the city some representation."
The results speak to the work being done for cross-country programs at the Minneapolis schools, Washburn coach Curtis Johnson said, pointing out that Roosevelt, South and Henry started program recently.
"It really is a testament to a good district supporting the teams," Johnson said.
Wayzata successfully defended its team title with a score of 57. Rosemount finished second and Lakeville North third.
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Six players plus head coach Garrett Raboin and assistant coach Ben Gordon are from Minnesota. The tournament’s games will be televised starting Monday.
