The Plainwell Girls Cross Country team secured a place in next week’s MHSAA State Finals
By Tracey Bryant | Nov 2, 2026 8:27 AM
👏 Next stop…STATE FINALS! 👏 The Plainwell Girls Cross Country team secured a place in next week’s MHSAA State Finals with their impressive runner-up finish at the D2 Regionals today. This marks the first time since 2019 that a girls team has qualified for the finals. The Trojans were led by Regional Champion Natalya Hoffman, who completed the Portage West course in 17:49, nearly a minute ahead of her closest competitor. Additionally, Mai Nguyen earned a medal by finishing in 5th place. The team will head to Michigan International Speedway next Saturday to compete in the State Finals. Congratulations and best wishes to the Trojan Girls XC Team - Molly Bruggink, Lillian Lucas, Leigha Weldon, Lillian Szatkowski, Mai Nguyen, Natalya Hoffman, and Fiona Ryan! 💙 TROJAN PRIDE! 💙