2025 Girls Cross Country Season Preview
American Conference
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Head Coach: Harley Berlesky
Players to watch: Vivian Velo, Junior– Holly Adkins, Senior– Heidi Kurtz, Junior
Season outlook: We have a small but experienced girls team this year that is looking forward to achieving PRs
Head Coach: Eric Driscoll
Players to watch: Kaylee Ingratta, FR– Claire Ingersoll, SO– Ava Capper, JR
Season outlook: Our girls’ team returns nearly everyone from last season, graduating only two athletes from the Class of 2025. With just one senior, they remain a young but determined squad, eager to build on last year’s momentum. After earning their first trip to Regionals since 2010, this group is hungry to take the next step.
Head Coach: Dan Scourfield
Players to watch: Ruby Smith (Jr)– Bella Shay (Jr)– Violet Gray (Sr)
Season outlook: With newcomer Macey Miller as our 4th, we should be able to keep 4 girls together. As with our boys team, finding numbers 5-7 will be the goal this season.
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Head Coach: David Parry
Players to watch: Keira Lang – 12th– Caroline Wilson – 12th– Rosa Parsons – 12th
Season outlook: I am very excited about this team. We are putting in the work and looking forward to letting it show on the course. It is going to be a very exciting season!
Head Coach: Matt Pazderak
Players to watch: Anya Young (Senior)– Cate Simms (Sophomore)– Nikayla Williams (Junior)
Season outlook: Having graduated 12 seniors over the last two seasons, the Kent Roosevelt Girls are in a rebuilding phase. Returning letter winners Anya Young (grade 12), Cate Simms (grade 10), and Nikayla Williams (grade 11) will lead our small squad. Each of these athletes has put in consistent work over the summer that should set them up for a strong start and an even stronger competitive finish to the season!
Head Coach: Jeremy Huth
Players to watch: Makayla Martuccio– Allison Hay– Mackenzie Martuccio
Season outlook: The lady Blue Devils come off a 12th place Division 2 state performance and return 4 of their top 5 scorers. The Martuccio twins along with Senior Allison Hay will lead the way. Seniors Eva Walters, Marina Chase, and Valerie Dove will all contribute to a dynamic team. Junior Savannah Osburn and freshman Hasina Najeeb will also be in the mix to help lead the ladies back to Columbus in November.
National Conference
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Head Coach: Hunter Heaton
Players to watch: Katie Will, Senior– Jillian Paolucci, Senior– Kate Kinast, freshman
Season outlook: With a deep roster of returning talent and promising newcomers, the team is poised for a breakout season – eyes are on the regional meet and aim to qualify for state.
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Head Coach: David Marhefka
Players to watch: Sienna Bokoch 12th– Hannah Baskhron 12th– Kate Mathis 11th
Season outlook: The team is looking forward to the season. We are trying to improve on out Suburban League and District meet finishes from last season.
Head Coach: Anna Guseilo
Players to watch: Camryn Cayne – 12th– Sydney Lader – 11th– Lila Miller – 12th
Season outlook: We had a great summer training season with lots of miles and great workouts. We have a large and competitive freshman class. Our goal is to return to the State meet as a team.
Head Coach: Doug Herbert
Players to watch: Danzi Jones, Senior– Maddie O’Brien, Junior– Gianna Rucci, Sophomore
Season outlook: Stow Girls XC looks to build on the momentum of last season under second year head coach Doug Herbert. The team returns 6 of last year’s top-7 led by Danzi Jones and Maddie O’Brien. The team believes their veteran leadership, partnered with strong underclassmen performers, will propel them to be one of the top teams in the area.
Head Coach: Sarah Kmet
Players to watch: Autumn Besett (senior)– Marissa Besett (senior)– Gianna Rocco (sophomore)
Season outlook: Returning state qualifier Autumn Besett leads our team as we look to return to the regional meet a second year in a row.
Head Coach: Zach Humrichouser
Players to watch: Cami Ross (Senior)– Maggie Gerschutz (Junior)– Ella Dolgowicz (Sophomore)
Season outlook: Our 10 dedicated seniors are ready to lead a team that brings a strong mix of experience and emerging talent. This year marks the 50th season of girls cross country at Wadsworth High School and the girls are excited to honor that milestone with a memorable season.
