Cross Country
Announcements
Important 2026 Dates:
Summer Running will begin on TBD for 2026 This is a peer-led opportunity for all Heritage and Horace incoming 7th-12th graders. Athletes are not bound to do cross country in the fall if they choose to attend these practices. There is no fee. Athletes will meet 3-5 days per week for a duration of 60-90 minutes. Summer Running schedule will be communicated through Coach Daley in email. If you are not on the email list as either an athlete or parent, please email ldaley@west-fargo.k12.nd.us to be added to either of these lists.
The first day of regular season practice will be 8:00AM on Monday, August 10, 2026.
- Notice: All athletes must have a completed and current physical on file dated after April 15 of the current year with the office before they can practice. If this is not completed, athletes will not be allowed to practice.
Practice will take place at Rendezvous Park in West Fargo until the beginning of the school year.
Coaching Staff
Head Coach
Leigh Daley
Coach Daley teaches Marketing classes at Horace High. She serves as the DECA and Hawks Nest advisor, and Quiz Bowl Advisor. Outside of school and coaching, Coach Daley loves to spend time with her husband and daughter and run and stay active.
- Horace Head Coach Cross Country (2020-Present)
- Horace Head Coach Girls Track & Field (2021-2024)
- Davies Varsity Assistant Coach Girls Cross Country (2015-2019)
- - Three Class A State Championships
- Discovery Middle School Coach Track & Field (2017-2019)
- Moorhead (MN) Volunteer Assistant Nordic Ski Coach (2015)
Email: ldaley@west-fargo.k12.nd.us
Qualifications: Drake University, BSBA Valley City State University, MAT
Assistant Coaching Staff
Marc Archuleta - Varsity/JV
Matt Swanson - Varsity/Middle School
Daniel Machado - Varsity/Float
