Margaret Duffy cemented her legacy as one of Minnesota’s premier distance runners by defending her MSHSL Class A individual state championship at Majestic Oaks Golf Club. The St. John’s Prep senior clocked a personal best of 17:25.2, a performance that extended her remarkable streak to 11 wins in her last 14 races. Duffy’s dominant finish not only secured her second consecutive individual title but also provided the crucial points needed to propel St. John’s Prep to a fifth-place team finish, capping off a stellar prep career for the Northwestern-bound athlete.
Margaret Duffy defends title with PR as Cathedral and St. John’s Prep secure top-5 finishes
Cathedral High School demonstrated exceptional depth and consistency to claim the third-place team title in Class A. The team maintained a strong pace throughout the race, leveraging collective effort to secure a podium finish against elite competition. Meanwhile, Royalton’s Chloe Reedy delivered a solid individual performance, finishing 53rd overall with a time of 20:02.4. Her result highlighted the broader strength of the St. Cloud area contingent, which produced multiple top-50 finishers across the field.
The St. John’s Prep squad was further bolstered by strong contributions from several key runners who landed in the top 60. Waldoch placed 10th in 19:32.8, followed by Schad in 14th (19:47.2) and Van Heel in 25th (20:03.7). Enya Scnalon finished 47th in 20:47.7, while Kaylee Prom crossed the line in 57th place with a time of 21:09.6. Non-scorers Madelynn Jamison (89th, 22:18.3) and Emily O’Fallon (90th, 22:20.4) also contributed to the team’s overall resilience, ensuring the Johnnies remained competitive in the final stages of the state meet.
Source: Yahoo Sports
