Brody Skinner entered his senior cross-country season with a clear goal: finish among the top 10 at the state meet.
The Lewis County runner has already built a reputation for toughness. The difference in 2026 is health, giving him a stronger foundation for consistent training and racing than he has always had in prior seasons.
His goal gives the Minutemen an experienced front-runner and provides a simple benchmark for the year. Each early meet will show how his fitness and pacing compare with the state's leading runners.