Rizzo Dominates State Qualifier, Continues Breakout Run as Teammates Also Punch Tickets to States

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Pierson seventh-grader Evelyn Rizzo won the Class C/D race last week.  DREW BUDD

Pierson seventh-grader Evelyn Rizzo won the Class C/D race last week. DREW BUDD

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Pierson's Olivia Stiglitz, Bennett Greene and Maggie Greenwald.  DREW BUDD

Pierson's Olivia Stiglitz, Bennett Greene and Maggie Greenwald. DREW BUDD

Evelyn Rizzo  DREW BUDD

Evelyn Rizzo DREW BUDD

Pierson senior Sara O'Brien.  DREW BUDD

Pierson senior Sara O'Brien. DREW BUDD

Pierson sophomore Josie Mott. DREW BUDD

Pierson sophomore Josie Mott. DREW BUDD

Pierson freshman Lincoln Fischer qualified for states.  DREW BUDD

Pierson freshman Lincoln Fischer qualified for states. DREW BUDD

Drew Budd on Nov 11, 2025
Off cross country courses, Pierson’s Evelyn Rizzo appears to be a typical, unassuming and quiet seventh-grader who is just trying to run her fastest race every time she goes out.... more

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