Thu. November 7, 2013 | Mary Kenney

LAND O’LAKES  — Saturday, the Land O’Lakes boys cross country team will run the biggest race of the year. Today, each member carries a small stone in a pocket or backpack, a little extra weight to keep focused.

When coach Kris Keppel handed out the gratitude rocks at camp over the summer, the boys painted them with their initials, XC Gators or whatever they felt was appropriate.