GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD | ITCL preview

CRESTVIEW

Coach: Ron Yoakam, seventh year.

2011 record: 11-10.

Returning Letterwinners: Taylor Chamberlain (SR.), Sarah Dawks (SR.), Marissa Leon (SR.), Bekah McCutchen (SR.), Geri Sickle (SR.), Alexis Marnejon (JR.), Courtney Waters (JR.), Taylor Adams (SO.), Alexis Babik (SO.), Chelsea Phillips (SO.)

Other contributors: Alexis Jayde, Cassidy Ross, Hannah Varian, Whitnee Spooner, Liz Hopper.

Outlook: Competitive underclassmen will compete for spots.

MINERAL RIDGE

Coach: Matthew Blair, first year.

Returning Letterwinners: Mallory Bower (sprints-discus-SR.), Katie Fife (high jump-SR.), Erica Leach (sprints-SR.), Kayla Polan (throws-SR.), Rachel Chenoweth (hurdles-JR.), Chasity Digman (throws-JR.), Kate Keleman (mid-distance-SO.), Krislyn Smith (throws-SO.).

Other contributors: Madison Blanchard (sprints-long jump-FR.), Alyssa Harkins (hurdles-sprints-FR.), Alyssa Porter (throws-FR.), Dejhonae Thomas (sprints-FR.).

Outlook: This small team will rely on promising newcomers.

LOWELLVILLE

Coach: Bob Ballone, 19th year.

Returning Letterwinners: Rachel Collins, Nikki Moore, Jasmine Warren, Ashley Moore, Emily Carlson, Kelly Hynes, Kelli Robbie, Rachel Durbin, Madison Opritza, Kaye Solak, Katie Seidita, Abbey Partika.

Other contributors: Samantha Chicklowe, Andi Hrvosky, Emily Partika.

Outlook: The Rockets have a deep team (29 girls) and have the most strength in running events.

SOUTH RANGE

Coach: Diane Krumpack, first year.

Returning Letterwinners: Brynn Lay (SR.), Hannah Wiery (SR.), Emily Rast (SR.), Ellen Downie (SR.), Lisa Stewart (SR.), Toni Stephenson (JR.), Monica Patrick (JR.), Danielle Buzzacco (JR.), Elizabeth Meals (SO.), Raianne Mason (SO.), Matti Dunham (SO.), Christina Coler (SO.), Lauren Baer (SO.).

Outlook: The Raiders return a pair of state qualifiers in cross country and strong hurdles.

Staff report