The 1971 New Bremen boys cross country team, coached by Jerry Fries, top right, qualified for the state Class A cross country meet for the first time in school history.
Forty-eight years ago around this time of year, a group of cross country runners, notably labeled as "harriers" in local news accounts, from New Bremen embarked on the 1971 high school campaign with talent, depth, and endless optimism. [
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