Westwood Senior Josie McFarland Named SportsFource Champion After State Cross Country Achievement
Westwood senior Josie McFarland was honored as a SportsFource Champion after securing eighth place at the IGHSAU state cross country meet in Fort Dodge, Iowa, with a time of 19 minutes, 15.1 seconds in the Class 1A girls race.
Sioux City, IA, November 11, 2026 — Westwood High School senior Josie McFarland has received recognition as a SportsFource Champion. This honor follows her performance at the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) state cross country meet.
McFarland competed in the Class 1A girls race, which took place in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She secured an eighth-place finish in the highly competitive event.
Her time recorded at the state meet was 19 minutes and 15.1 seconds. The specific date of the IGHSAU state cross country meet was not provided in the available information.
The SportsFource Champion award acknowledges athletes for their significant achievements and dedication. Further details regarding the criteria for the SportsFource Champion award were not immediately available.
McFarland’s achievement marks a notable moment for Westwood High School’s cross country program. The specific context surrounding her qualification for the state meet, such as previous race results or team performance, was not detailed. Information about any further honors or subsequent events related to McFarland’s performance also remains unstated.
Story summarized from the original created by Jayson Moeller on www.ktiv.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
