Laabs won the individual title in the UW-La Crosse/Luther College (Iowa) Dual on Oct. 22. He helped lead the Eagles to the victory, scoring a perfect 15 points. Laabs covered the four-mile course in 20:29. A total of 42 runners competed.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Jake Zander, Sophomore, Chippewa Falls, Wis. (McDonell)
UW-Oshkosh, William Koepp, Senior, Lake Nebagamon, Wis. (Northwestern)
UW-Stevens Point, Tim Nitschke, Freshman, Glendale, Wis. (Nicolet)
UW-Whitewater, Kevin Buntman, Freshman, Green Bay, Wis. (Bay Port)