HIGH SCHOOL TRACK | Area teams at a glance

BOYSBOARDMAN
Coach: Dave Pavlansky (7th year).2005 record: 9-3, 4-3 FL.Lettermen lost: Jim Hlebak, Dave Haushalter.Lettermen back: Rick Lape, junior; Jake Lape, junior; Brandon Rader, senior, district champ, state qualifier; Jeremy Morales, senior, district runner-up; Matt Moore, sophomore; Frank Ocasio, junior; Mike Weiser, senior; Tony Tarantino, senior; Tyme Hammond, senior.Promising newcomers: Mike Lesko, sophomore; Dom Corso, freshman; Phil Curl, freshman.Outlook: Spartans will be strong in the weights and distance running and looking to improve in the sprints, jumps and hurdles.
URSULINE
Coach: George Stroia (29th season).Lettermen back: Mike Bucci, sr.; Nick Clowes, jr.; Kevin D'Rummo, so.; Lucas Gonzalez, Kirkland Lawrence, Jon McKelvey, Kyle Muir, Ryan Novotny, Jordan Pesek, Jeff Poole, Nick Szugye, Wes Washington.
MOONEY
Coach: Dom Daltorio (first season).2005 record: Third in SVC.Lettermen lost: Noah Brak, John McHenry.Lettermen back: Mike Mazerick, sr.; Nate Burney, sr.; Desmond Marrow, sr.; Ken Coleman, sr.; Colin Durina, sr.; Jason Hehr, jr; Sean Finnerty, sr.; Ryan Joyce, sr.; Jeremy Morell, sr.; Will Kandry, sr.; Dan Rotar, sr.; Greg Delost, jr.; Jamell Bowers, sr.; Jonathan Jackson, sr.; Kevin Kitt, sr.; Brian Brenner, sr.Outlook: "We have 16 seniors with experience and a lot of talent. If we continue to work hard and stay healthy, the sky's the limit," said Daltorio.
STRUTHERS
Coach: Mark Carden, 5th year2005 record: Fifth place Div. II state meet, Lakeview Relays champs.Lettermen lost: Keith Suchora, Alan Daniels, Ty Campana.Lettermen back: Justin Penson, sr.; Eric Anderson, sr.; Larry Wylie, sr.; Jeff Lute, sr.; Ryan Bellstrom, jr.Promising newcomers: Eric Rauschenbach, fr.; Zac DiVencenzo, fr.; Jason Sharpe, fr.; Rob Edwards, so.; Alonzo Daniels, fr.; Keith Karas, so.; Aiden Wilkin; so.; Mike Hudzik, so.; Dennis Walton, jr.Outlook: Struthers' strength will be in the sprints and hurdles. Team is young with only five seniors returning. "Salem will be the team to beat in the Metro Athletic Conference with veterans in every event," said Carden.
LOWELLVILLE
Coach: Bob Ballone (13th season).Letterman lost: Lucas Gonzalez.Lettermen back: Lucas Gonzalez, Kris Krible, Matt Wolfe, Ed Barone, John Lyras, Patsy Circelli, Marcus Jones, John Moore.Outlook: The Rockets will have experience in the sprints, weights, jumps and relays this season.
WESTERN RESERVE
Coach: Bob Topoleski (15th season)Lettermen lost: Jason Markijohn, Dan Zelsznik.Lettermen back: Shawn Bryant, sr.; Mark Switalski, sr.; Samir Awadallah, sr.; Sean Ferrando, jr.; Dan Johnson, Clay Jones, jr.; Levi Miller, jr.; Bryan Pollock, jr.; Chris Truitt, jr.; John Josh Bartek, jr.; Paul Henderson, Jr.; Jim Lyons, so.; Nate Lude, so.; Tom Macioszek, so.Promising newcomers: Nick Graf, so.; John Gresh, jr.; Locan Sheptock, so.; Taylor Stanchik, so.; Mike Hahn, jr.; Jim Mamonis, so.; Alex Kutsko, sr.; Mark Shaffer, fr.; Rich Shaver, sr.; Kevin Allcorn, so.; Brian Powell, fr.; Brad Lude, jr.; Chris Tofilski, jr.Outlook: "The underclassmen must improve quickly because the Blue Devils only have three seniors on the squad," said Topolski.
BROOKFIELD
Coach: Kevin Boyd (18th season).2005 record: 0-6.Lettermen lost: Nick Carney, T.J., Thompson.Lettermen back: Ryan Martin, sr.; Tim Rosario, jr.; Andrew Drummond, jr.; David Nehlen, so.; Cyrus Bailey, so.Promising newcomers: Tom Barnett, sr.; Greg Foster, sr.; Dan Greathouse, jr.; Tom Besser, jr.; Kyle Dorulla, jr.; Alie Ruheim, jr.; Brandon Underwood, jr.; Thomas Borton, jr.; Andrew Cronin, so.; Wade Daniels, so.; Mike Fencyk, so.; Marcus Sanata, so.; Greg Chambers, fr.; Tyler Guzan, fr.; Dan Miller, fr.; Andrew Wasil, fr.Outlook: The Warriors's strengths this season will be in the distance runs, throws and sprints, but they lack depth and overall experience.
LAKEVIEW
Coach: Tom Pavlansky (6th season).2005 record: Trumbull Athletic Conference champsLettermen lost: Trevor Mathews, Mark Bogard.Lettermen back: John Graham, sr.; Marc Murphy, sr.; Cory Bradley, jr.; Brett Davenport, jr.; Kevin Gilmore, jr.; Jesse Drake, jr.; Jake Miller, jr.; Matt Phipps, jr.; Brad Schrecengost, jr.; T.J. Snow, jr.; Steve Prindle, so.; Jay Hickey, so.; Corey Brown, so.Outlook: The Bulldogs have depth in the distance and field events.
SOUTHERN
Coach: Dan Forbes (first season)Letterman lost: Ian UrichLettermen back: Alex Blosser, sr.; Stephen Morris, sr.; Steven Hamilton, sr.; Ethan Davis, so.; Curt Raffle, so.; Jake Rose, so.Promising newcomers: Chris Weeda, fr.; Chris Williams, fr.; Anthony Davis, fr.; Larry Edmond, sr.Outlook: "We have a balanced team. All of the events are pretty even. There are several new runners on the team this year who are going to be key contributors," said Forbes.
MATHEWS
Coach: Craig Cicero (first season).Lettermen back: Jim Michalec, jr.; Scott Mamula, sr.; Cory Dutton, so.; Jake Klinger, so.; Nathan McLaughlin, so.; Kyle Tenney, so.Promising newcomers: Nat Bohach, fr.; Ryan Winfield, fr.; Matt Schmucker, so.; Mike Davis, fr.
SHARON
Coach: Rachine Mazyck (6th season)2005 record: 5-5.Lettermen returning: Jacques Moss, sr.; Roberty Harrison, sr.; John Outrakis, sr.; Devin Motley, jr.; a.J. Wilson, sr.; Billy Altman, so.Promising newcomers: Delon Bournes, sr.; William Adem, fr.; Justin White jr.Outlook: Mazyck is optimistic about the coming season and says the team has a positive attitude.
KENNEDY CATHOLIC
Coach: Tammy Reeher (4th season)Lettermen lost: Mark DiMario, Alex Kandis.Lettermen back: John Davidson, jr.; Patrick O'Malley, jr.; Chris Goalano, jr.; Matt Baker, jr.; Sam Messina, sr.; Kelly Manning, sr.; Bryan Franksymth, jr.Promising newcomers: Chris O'Brien, sr.; Nate Morizto, jr.Outlook: Top goal will be challenging Grove City for league title and Kennedy Catholic will be counting on depth and experience throughout the season.
GIRLSRAYEN
Coach: John Turco (2nd season).Lettermen back: Kera Bentley, Beverly Jaleesa, Alexis Crosby, Bianca Diax, Brittany Felder, Talia Hullum; Shaylynn Oakley, Jaquala Riggins, Corahsha Stewart.Promising newcomers: Kiasjia Barlow, Tia Barnette, Krysta Bentley, Beverly Bryant, Tyla Brown, Brooke Mascarella, Kenysha Tennant, Danielle Liggins, Tiara Heard.Outlook: "Sprints, throws and relays will be our best strength, while distance will be our weakness," said Turco.
MOONEY
Coach: Dom Daltorio (first season).Lettermen lost: Amber Bodrick, Marta Brunner.Lettermen back: Danielle Daltorio, sr.; Dayna Daltorio, so.; Kelly Burke, sr.; Alex Woytek, jr.; Erika D'Alesio, Gretchen Haug.Outlook: "We have depth in all the events and hopefully it will carry us to another SVC crown," said Daltorio.
URSULINE
Coach: George Stroia (29th season).Lettermen back: Tiffani Miller, sr.; Alex Portwood, sr.; Megan Vendemia, jr.; Alexis Bucci, so.; Grace D'Angelo, so.; Kasondra Davis, jr.; Elizabeth Emanuel, so.; Abby Gerdes, so.; Lauren Ignazio, so.; Adele Koury, so.; Suzanne Marsco, so.; Denika Mosley, so.Promising newcomers: Brittaney Bertko, fr.; Lindsey Durina, fr.; Tim'Aira Gandy, so.; Katelyn Hilles, so.; Antonia Infante, so.; Mandie LaNeve, so.; Danielle Marsco, fr.; Erin Monroe, fr.; Nicole Novotny, so.; Kelsey Price, fr.; Anna Santisti, so.; Grace Sauline, so.; Janet Sauline, sr.; Mary Sauline, sr.; Mary Schmalzried, so.; Michelle Scott, jr.; Hannah Snyder, so.; Michaela Write, fr.; Katie Young, fr.
LOWELLVILLE
Coach: Bob Ballone (13th season).Lettermen back: Rachel Mariotti, Katie Nentwick, Ali Grapevine, Caitlin Darney, Carmela Ballone, Krista Lucente, Cara Ricottilli, Rebekah Sturgiss, Megan Volature, Abbey Zimmerman.Promising newcomers: Bree Filip, Emily Svetlak, Marci Phillips, Rachel Barone.Outlook: The Rockets have veterans returning in the jumps and relays.
MCDONALD
Coach: Mike Kantaras (3rd season).2005 record: Fourth in county, third in ICL, fourth in district.Lettermen lost: Erin Koppel, Tomissa Sangregorio, Gina Tuscano.Lettermen back: Ashleigh Tondo, sr.; Amy Dolsak, sr.; Alyssa Krumpak, jr.; Kristi Sowers, jr.; Jenn Molinari, jr.; Courtney Dombroski, jr.; Emily Dolsak, so.; Sophia Gault, so.; Anna Gault, Marissa Rose, Cassie Garland, Heather Vicola.Promising newcomers: Callie Garland, fr.; Jennifer McLain, fr.; Shenee Mantz, fr.; Lindsay Repp, fr.; Jamie Fynes, jr.Outlook: "We should be competitive. Our strength should be our distance runners. If our field events and springs improve then we will succeed as a team," said Kantaras.
SPRINGFIELD
Coach: John Toy (3rd season).2005 record: Won Lowellville invitational.Lettermen lost: Angelina Fiumara, Alison Miller.Lettermen back: Mindy Ritzler, sr.; Joanna Dick, sr.; Krystal Daniels, sr.; Lauren Murberger, jr.; Emily Evans, jr.; Melissa Caraballo, sr.; Katie Pitts, jr.; Kate Walker, jr.; Brenda Burns, sr.Promising newcomers: Amber Uscianowski, Lauren Hughes, Allyson Berry, Laura Krcelic, Heather Cosak.Outlook: The Tigers' strengths will be in the hurdles, sprints, relays and long jump, while their weakness will be in the middle distance runs.
WESTERN RESERVE
Coach: Marge Topoleski (8th season).Lettermen lost: Becky Kutsko, Ashley White.Lettermen back: Michelle Buck, sr.; Hannah Zimmerman, so.; Rebecca Osthoff, so.; Lainey Kekic, jr.; Kaelyn Hrabak, jr.; Alexis Gorgacz, fr.; Stephanie Kutsko, jr.; Kristi Moff, so.; Brittani Procick, so.; Sarah Young, so.; Alex Rathburn, jr.Outlook: "The team is a unit that works really well together and supports each other. We are not able to fill all events, but we'll do the best we can in the events we do enter," said Topoleski.
EAST PALESTINE
Coach: John Stephens (first season).Lettermen lost: Jessica Foster, Ashley Carey, Tiffany Faust, Melinda Paine.Lettermen back: Heather Dugan, sr.; Badube Anderson, sr.; Sara Smith, Jr.; Jillian Zuch, so.; Jill Bica, so.; Brianne Todd, so.; Elizabeth Kelvington, so.; Kaylyn Parker, so.; Hykue Oiwersm so,Outlook: With 32 girls, this is the best turnout ever for East Palestine, which is very young.
SOUTHERN
Coach: Dan Forbes (first season).Letterman lost: Kimmy BoydLettermen back: Amelia Davis, sr.; Christy Zeigler, so.; Cassie Dawson, sr.; Amanda Logston, sr.; Alyssa Lockhart, so.; Mikie Sweat, jr.; Carlynn Higgins, jr.Promising newcomers: Emily Smith, fr.; Tasha Cunninghan, so.; Jennifer Saling, fr.; Julia Saling, fr.Outlook: Senior leadership is the team's strength with a number of returning athletes who could be very successful in their individual events. How well the new athletes fill the holes in several events will decide how successful the Indians will be.
BROOKFIELD
Coach: Bob Rodgers (4th season).Lettermen back: Crystal, Kari Haywood, Morgan Bonekovic, Marissa Brennan, Cindy Thompson, Jenna O'Brien, Jessic McBride.Promising newcomers: Connie Alexander, Kelly Daniels, Samantha Henry, Ashley Jones, Mary Truham, Erike Clayton, Heather Tomasko, Da-Fum Kim, Jessica McDermott, Heather Ransom, Tiffany Taylor.
LORDSTOWN
Coach: Frank Rahde (25th season).2005 record: 8-4.Lettermen lost: Sisters Samantha and Amanda Kistler, now competing for Bridgewater College, Va.Lettermen back: Ashley Kellar, Ashlee Wolfgang, Ashey Gibbs, Hollie Bailey, Rachel Minor.Promising newcomers: Kayla Ellks, fr.; Jessica Reinke, fr.Outlook: The Red Devils will be strong in the long jump, high jump and sprints, with improvement in the distance runs.
MATHEWS
Coach: Craig Cicero (first season)Letterman lost: Tara FordLettermen back: Sophie Paddock, jr.; Courtney Mainhart, jr.; Stephanie Fabian, jr.; Ashley Lugiewicz, so.; Dana Hollister, so.; Jacci Feret, so.; Brittany File, jr.; Brooke Ellis, so.Promising newcomers: Sarah King, jr.; Julie Carr, jr.; Lindsay Buckner, fr.
SOUTHINGTON
Coach: Shari Gilanyi (3rd season).Lettermen back: Mary Beth Liddle, jr.; Danielle Waggoner, sr.; Marissa Rushak, sr.; Marggie Fiest, sr.; Amie Ifft, jr.; Jill Nolan, jr.; Amanda Shay, jr.; Toni Duncan, jr.; Sara Sabo, jr.; Carolyn Ponzi, so.; Kaitlin Davis, so.; Megan James, so.; Olivia Parsons, so.Promising newcomers: Nikki Knepper, jr.; Marina Brockway, jr.; Amanda Hill, so.; Nikki Davis, so.Outlook: Wildcats expect to be strong in the distance runs. "Maplewood is the team to beat in our league, with Lordstown and Badger the top challengers," said Gilanyi.
WEST BRANCH (Division II)
Coach: Bob Altenhof (16th season)
2005 record: 7-0, NBC champs.
Lettermen lost: McKenzie Wallace, Vallie Scott, Lydia Bardo.Lettermen back: Seniors -- Casey Benner, Alyssa Bowman, Niki Brown, Caitlin Lewis, Nicole Culler, so.; Kelly Morckel, jr.; Laura Scott, jr.; Karen Steiger, so.Promising newcomers: Leslie Strain, jr.; Trinity Comtois, so.; Tori Peters, so.; Amy Chumney, fr.; Haydan Crawford, fr.; Megan Diehl, fr.; Amanda Filp, fr.; Molly Jones, fr.; Hanna Koscinski, fr.; Emily Rekolt, fr.; Lacy Sanor, fr.; Emilee Zets, fr.Outlook: Warriors will be counting on four experienced seniors and their winning tradition and they'll have strength in the sprints. West Branch lacks overall experience and distance runners. "Marlington is favored to win our conference, with Louisville challenging," said Altenholf.
SOUTHEAST
Coach: Dick Young (20th season, 211-31).2005 record: 6-4, 5-3 Portage Trail Conference).Lettermen back: Marie Nelson, jr.; Brittany White, so.; Samantha Zaczyk, sr.; Ryann Coffman, sr.; Rosey Pigg, sr.; Danielle Cofojohn, sr.; Hannah Harnar, jr.; Erikka Coontz, so.Outlook: The Pirates have experienced hurdlers and throwers returning.
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIASHARON
Coach: Rachine Mazyck (6th season).2005 record: 3-5.Letterman lost: Stephanie Genis.Lettermen back: Kaela Strauder, sr.; Jeanne Mentrek, jr.; Michelle Miller, so.; Tonya Short, jr.Promising newcomers: Leah Cromartie, fr.; Mariah Mazyck, fr. Courtney Hampton, fr.; Rica Seifert, fr.
Includes information from coaches who responded to preseason questionnaires.