Hawley’s Lily Peterson named MSHSL Most Valuable Teammate of the Week

Hawley, MN (KDLM/KRCQ) – Senior cross country runner Lily Peterson has been named this week’s MSHSL Most Valuable Teammate.

The Minnesota State High School League recognizes students that demonstrate characteristics of a Valuable Teammate, including being a positive influence on their team, exemplifying leadership and sportsmanship, and being respectful, reliable, and supportive of others.

Peterson helped lead Hawley to a fourth-place finish at the State Cross Country Meet in early November, finishing 68th with a time of 20:57.36.

“Peterson has helped rejuvenate the Hawley cross country program with her talent and passions,” says the MSHSL. “Her passion is contagious and she truly values the team aspect of cross country. She knows it is much easier to perform when you have others in your foxhole going through the same workouts and races. She understands that completely and helps elevate her teammates.”

Congratulations to this week’s Most Valuable Teammate, Lily Peterson of Hawley.

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— John Millea (@MSHSLjohn) December 30, 2021

Activity Directors, parents, fans and teammates can nominate a student for the MSHSL Most Valuable Teammate award by emailing John Millea at jmillea@mshsl.org and should include the student’s name, grade, school, and the activity in which the student participates. You must also submit a school or graduation photo of the student along with a brief explanation (three or four sentences) of why the student deserves the MVT Award.