Athlete of the Week: Cowell and Stiern, XC

Ethan Cowell and Matisyn Stiern are named Athlete of the Week for Badger cross-country.  

Cowell, a junior, has overcome injury from the beginning of the season and has been a consistent lead Badger runner this season. His personal record is 18:40.1, which he earned at Thompson Falls on Sept. 21.  

Cowell continues to work hard a push himself during workouts and races. He is also a very thoughtful person who looks for ways to help the coaches and his team.   

Stiern, is a junior and co-captain for the girls team, earning that honor by being helpful and inclusive. She earned a PR of 21:59.1 at the Libby Invite on Aug. 30 and has been right at the 22 minute mark for most of the season.  

She is a dedicated runner who works hard at every practice and does the right things outside of practice like strength training, stretching, rolling, and eating well. INSERT PR 

Both runners are conscientious students who are balancing academics, athletics, and student government.