They may be small in number, but their aspirations are big as Aberdeen Christian runners head into the upcoming cross country season. The Knights have just four members out for the sport this fall, but two of them just missed qualifying for the State B Meet a year ago and are motivated to get there this year. "We have four kids and they’re pretty young," said second-year Christian coach Adam Franken. "Two of them are returning and the other two, they’ve been running well, improving each practice and really competing against each other in those practices." The Knights will be led by freshman Joseph Richards, and eighth-grader Clara Herreid. While young, both are experienced runners and have put in the time preparing for the upcoming season. "Especially with just knowing what to do in practice to get out and to make themselves better, and then in the offseason to prepare themselves for the season, getting some miles in and being ready to go," Franken said. "Their matur