Ms. D'Alfanso, Owen Riesberg, and the MJHS Cross Country State Championship

Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you.Ms. D'Alfanso is the Cross Country coach for Morton Junior High School. Her team recently won the state competition, highlighting her success as a coach and the accomplishments of her athletes. She plays a key role in shaping the young runners, guiding them both physically and mentally to perform at their best. Owen secured 4th place at the state competition, helping to lift his team to a championship.  He shares some of his physical preparations prior to the season, his race mindset, and his favorite super heroes.  Listen in on the wonders of cross country, Ms. D'Alfanso's coaching philosophy, and how Owen is building off of this season's success with plans ahead for next year.“Hey friends! If you’ve enjoyed hearing stories from right here in Morton—our businesses, our schools, our neighbors—you can help keep this podcast going.Every little bit counts—whether it’s a one-time tip or a small monthly gift. It helps cover the cost of hosting, equipment, and producing each episode.Visit a link below to pitch in and be part of keeping Morton Muse & News growing strong. Thanks for supporting local voices!”Direct support links:PaypalVenmoCashAppSocial Media links:Morton Muse & News FacebookMorton MUSE & News InstagramMuse Morton (the studio and gallery)