The Petersburg High School Cross Country team poses for a group photo after the Hoonah Invitational on Aug. 30, 2025, in Hoonah, Alaska. After the meet, the Vikings tackled another challenge: an exhilarating glide on the Icy Strait Point ZipRider, a 1,330 feet (405m above sea level) thrill ride.
Heading into new territory, the Petersburg High School Cross Country team were unfamiliar with the Hoonah course. This was the first time the Vikings have run in Hoonah. Petersburg has some lengthy hills but Hoonah has several long, steep and muddy hills. It was a challenge that the Vikings roared past.
Petersburg senior runner Gaje Ventress has gotten off to a strong start through two meets. Ventress has finished top 5 in the first two meets, with this one, he finished third (out of 75), with a time of 17 minutes and 53 seconds. There's multiple reasons as to why Ventress has started the seas...
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