RAPID CITY - The Rapid City Stevens cross country awards were recently released.

Greater Dakota Conference champion and all-state selection Darren Messenger, a senior, was named the boys most valuable performer, while junior Annie Pfeifle received the honor on the girls side. Messenger was also a NHSACA All-American, while Pfeifle was an all-GDC and all-state selection.

Freshman Tanner Chleborad and senior Emily DeVries were named Rookie of the Year, while junior Tom Kjerengtroen and sophomore Sara Johnston were named most improved.

Rapid City Stevens cross country awards

Liz Burke, Sr.-All-GDC, GDC scholar athlete, all-academic.

Emily DeVries, Sr.-Rookie of the Year, all-GDC.

Thomas Helmers, Sr.-GDC scholar athlete, all-academic

Darren Messenger, Sr.-Most Valuable, GDC champion, all-state, NHSACA All-American.

Tyler Niederwerder, Sr.-All-GDC, GDC scholar athlete, all-academic.

Taryn Sahli, Sr.-All-GDC, GDC scholar athlete, all-academic.

Tom Kjerengtroen, Jr.-Most Improved.

Annie Pfeifle, Jr.-Most Valuable, all-GDC, all-state.

Nathan Richardson, Jr.-All-GDC.

Sara Johnston, Soph.-Most Improved.

Tanner Chleborad, Fr.-Rookie of the Year.