BEMIDJI, Minn. (Oct. 28, 2010) – Bemidji State University’s 2010 cross country team returned 11 student-athletes from its 2009 roster. The Beavers were picked to finish 10th in the 14-team Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference in a pre-season vote of the league’s coaches, and junior Allison Hougen (Bemidji, Minn.) was tabbed by the league as  an “Athlete to Watch.”

Bemidji State women’s cross country is coached by Craig Hougen. Hougen is in his 20th season as head coach for cross country and track and field at Bemidji State and is a six-time Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Coach of the Year.

Bemidji State women’s cross country will wrap up its 2010 regular season on Nov. 6 at the 2010 NSIC Championships, hosted by Wayne State (Neb.) University.

MINNESOTA
BEMIDJI
Kelli Christiansen, chemistry, sophomore (56601)
Alison Hougen, elementary education, junior (56601)

ANDOVER
Mackenzie Haupert, chemistry, freshman (555304)

CASS LAKE
Pearl Walker, Indian studies, junior (56601)

FLOODWOOD
Ashley Larva, social work, freshman (55738)

LINO LAKES
Cierra Robinson, design technology, sophomore (55014)

MILACA
Jessica Hanenburg, clinical laboratory science, sophomore (56353)

MORRIS
Tina Larson, early childhood education, sophomore (56267)

NASHWAUK
Kendra Cobb, exercise science, sophomore (55769)

PRIOR LAKE
Michelle Ohman, exercise science, sophomore (55372)

PARK RAPIDS
Kayla Stursa, business administration, sophomore (56470)

RAMSEY
Kirsten Maras, nursing, junior (55303)

STACY
Kristi Buerkle, elementary education, senior (55079)

TAMARACK
Taylor Sautbine, exercise science, freshman (55787)

NORTH DAKOTA
EDINBURG
Marlie Johansen, elementary education, sophomore (58227)

WILLISTON
Sherisa Dickerson, nursing, sophomore (58801)