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AUSTINTOWN FITCH

Coach: T.J. Koniowsky, sixth year.

2011 record: District champions.

Returning Letterwinners: Laura Bauer, Gabby Figueroa, Carissa Jenkins, Liz Mosier, Jayme Ritchie, Kaye Bailey, Amanda Choms, Caitlyn Cominsky, Paige Henely, Megan Miller, Theresea Scott, Jenna Yacovone.

Other contributors: Kayla Moran, Kimmy Muccio, Jasmine Washington, Andrea Fitzgerald.

Outlook: The Falcons have a young team looking to fill voids left by graduated state champions.

CAMPBELL MEMORIAL

Coach: Mary Janek, second year.

Returning Letterwinners: None.

Other contributors: Destiny McGee (FR.), Aubreanna Hayden (FR.).

Outlook: The Red Devils’ goal is to reach personal bests at each meet.

CANFIELD

Coach: Pat Pavlansky, first year.

Returning Letterwinners: Maggie Bresnohan (throws-SR.), Nicole LaMagna (hurdles-SR.), Marla Marucci (distance-SR.), Kayla Barko (high jump-JR.), Steph Carrocce (sprints-JR.), Jen Love (distance-SR.), Emma Lunne (distance-JR.), Sara Matinko (hurdles-JR.), Katie Richter (sprints-JR.), Devin Foley (sprints-SO.).

Other contributors: Bailey Fischer (mid-distance).

Outlook: The Cardinals are a hard-working team with a lot of depth.

HOWLAND

Coach: Sean Borawiec.

2011 record: 4-2.

Returning Letterwinners: Jordan Adgate (sprints-JR.), Erika Airhart (jumps-JR.), Haley Dieter (distance-SO.), Liz Manning (mid-distance-JR.), Gabby Matlock (sprints-SO.), Trisha McGuire (distance-SR.), Emily Morello (mid-distance-SO.), Rachel Morrell (mid-distnace-SR.), Heather Stinson (hurdles-SO.).

Other contributors: Amanda Bertilacci (distance-FR.), Morgan Buckley (distance-FR.), Taylor Craigo (distance-FR.), Olivia D’Andrea (sprints-FR.), Nautica Hill (sprints-FR.), Morgan Petronelli (sprints-FR.), Cheyenne Wilson (throws-FR.).

Outlook: The Tigers lost quality athletes to graduation, but have a good returning, growing team.

HUBBARD

Coach: Rod Greenamyer, 13th year.

2011 record: 3-6.

Returning Letterwinners: Christian Bennett (sprints-JR.), Marquette Gasser (hurdles-JR.), Justine Goldner (throws-SO.), Kailyn Hill (throws-SO.), Samantha Mock (distance-JR.), Jolene Novello (distance-SR.), Maggie Paris (hurdles-SO.), Melissa Thomas (sprints-SO.), Megan Vavrinak (sprints-SO.).

Other contributors: Shirley Flynn (distance-FR.), Marissa Marando (hurdles-FR.), Amber Mierzwa (sprints-FR.), Jenna Wise (sprints-JR.).

Outlook: The Eagles should be strong in hurdles and throwing events. Improvements are expected in sprints and relays.

LAKEVIEW

Coach: Cindy Dickey, third year.

Returning Letterwinners: Gabby Capogreco, Abby Dunn, Rachel Rubadiri, Lauren Schattinger, Kristin Palumbo, Megan Goedeker, Megan Paskey, Kayla Reese.

Other contributors: Brooke Beatty, Sydney Paul, Katie Chuirazzi, Morgan Sims, Hollie Frantz.

Outlook: Well-prepared through rigiorous offseason conditioning, the Bulldogs are set with many eager newcomers.

NEWTON FALLS

Coach: Brian Bugos, first year.

2011 record: 3-2.

Returning Letterwinners: Paige Moore (sprints-SO.), Tori Pledica (shot, disc-SO.), Alissa Abraham (sprints-SO.), Brooke Barecca (shot, disc, high jump, sprints-SO.), Jenna Holub (shot, disc-SO.), Kaleigh Mitchell (shot, disc-SO), Chasity Oakes (sprints-SO.), Brianna Radcliffe (hurdles-SO.), Tori Salvino (sprints, long jump-SO.), Haley Zelle (distance-SO.), Stephanie Nussle (shot, disc-JR.), Shannon Montgomery (shot, disc-SR.), Marisa Toensing (mid-distance-SR.).

Other contributors: Jessica Wheat (sprints-FR.), Tia Harris (shot, disc-FR.), Samantha Luikart (sprints-SO.).

Outlook: The Tigers lose state long jump champion Jen Bjelac, but still return a wealth of experienced athletes in all events.

POLAND

Coach: Gabby Massey, fifth year.

Returning Letterwinners: Taylor Ashton (sprints-JR.), Alyssa Carline (throws-JR.), Mackenzie Clark (throws-11), McKinsie Klim (distance-JR.), Michelle Klim (distance-JR.), Libby Rogenski (ditance-JR.), Sage Spotleston (sprints-hurdles-JR.), Emily Eckman (distance-SO.).

Other Contributors: Nicolette Krestsoulas (throws-FR.), Montana Gessler (sprints-hurdles-FR.), Carli Sebest (distance-FR.), Libby Rubesa (sprints-hurdles-FR.), Madison Evans (mid-distance-SO.).

Outlook: The Bulldogs return several state qualifiers in distance events and welcome in a strong underclass of cross country runners.

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