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BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Sam Clausnitzer

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BISMARCK HS
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA
JUNIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-9
Press Release

Peak Performance

15:32.0

Won the Class A individual state championship

15:54.80.

Placed 31st at the Nike Cross Nationals Heartland Regional championships
“On a statewide and regional level, Sam's accomplishments on the cross country course speak for themselves. He was a dominant athlete across the state of North Dakota this season. Other runners in the area, including those on my own team, see his performances and know what it takes to perform at that level. As a coach, I can then point to Sam's races as an example of the benefits of hard work and dedication." ”
Ken Gardner
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9, 129-pound junior raced to the Class A individual state championship with a time of 15:32.90 this past season, leading the Demons to a 10th consecutive team title. A two-time Class A All-State honoree, Clausnitzer finished 31st at the Nike Cr

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Academic Achievement

Clausnitzer has maintained a B average in the classroom.

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Exemplary Character

In addition to donating his time as a youth running instructor, he has volunteered on behalf of his church's youth group, the Salvation Army and his school's annual Pack the Pantry food drive.