Byron Girls Cross Country Achieves Program Best at State Championship
Dayna Baune earned All-State honors with a fourth-place individual finish, and the Byron girls cross country team placed third overall at the Class 2A state championship meet. The event took place at Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Ham Lake, marking…
Rochester Mason City Austin, MN, November 7, 2026 — The Byron girls cross country team concluded its season with a historic performance at the Class 2A state championship meet. Held at Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Ham Lake, the event saw the team secure a third-place overall finish, marking the program’s best team result to date.
In addition to the team’s success, individual athlete Dayna Baune earned All-State honors by finishing fourth in her individual race. This placement contributes significantly to the team’s overall standing and highlights Baune’s achievement as one of the state’s top competitors in her class.
The state championship appearance itself is a milestone for the Byron program, representing its first-ever participation at this level. The team’s third-place finish underscores a period of significant growth and success for the athletes and coaching staff.
The competition brought together top high school cross country teams from across the state, competing on the course at Majestic Oaks Golf Course. The final standings reflect the dedication and performance of the Byron athletes throughout the season, culminating in this notable achievement.
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