Dobyns, a junior, successfully defended her women’s individual crown at the Iowa Conference Cross Country Championships over the weekend. Dobyns, who also finished fourth as a freshman in 2005, traversed the 6,000-meter course in 22:10, 20 seconds ahead of runner-up Angie Berry of Central. The Norse won their IIAC-best 11th title and their fourth crown in five years. (IIAC Female Athlete of the Week)
