SANDPOINT — Recently, five Sandpoint cross country runners received All-District honors for their efforts this season. To receive this honor, athletes must be among the top 12 runners throughout the entirety of District 1's 3A/4A/5A teams.

"To have five Sandpoint runners named to the All-District team was exciting news," head coach Mike Ehredt said.

For the girls, seniors Lily Richardson and Grace Rookey, and freshman Elizabeth Storms were named to the All-District team.

"Our three girls placed consistently high in all their meets this year," head coach Mike Ehredt said. "For Lily Richardson, Grace Rookey, and Elizabeth Storms, it was especially satisfying to see their efforts rewarded. Their summer prep and patience throughout the season paid off with Grace earning All-State and Lily and Elizabeth just missing those honors."

For the boys, seniors Nathan Roche and Daniel Ricks were also named to the All-District Team.

"Nathan and Daniel displayed strong individual efforts in every meet against stellar competition and were the backbone of this year's team," Ehredt said. "This honor is well deserved and a tribute to what hard work and perseverance can do. Nathan earned All-State honors and Daniel was just outside of that. I expect them both to have great futures as they transition to college next fall."

    Sandpoint freshman Elizabeth Storms competes at the district meet earlier this season. Storms was recently named to the All-District cross country team for her efforts this season.