2023 Girls Cross Country Season Preview
American Conference
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Head Coach: Matt Latham
Players to watch: Hannah Swanson – 11– Lily Tyler – 11– Holly Adkins – 10
Season outlook: We have some returning girls that are showing great potential for a great season. They are working hard and are expecting great results. Staying healthy and injury free is our goal
Head Coach: Eric Driscoll
Players to watch: Sarah Lawrence, Junior– Leah Habel, Sophomore– Sienna Harris and Ava Capper, Freshman
Season outlook: This season the Copley Girls Cross Country Team will feature talented runners who are eager to compete this fall. Fully expect them to have their best races in October. The team is excited and focused on having an excellent fall season.
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Head Coach: Devan Lippincott
Players to watch: Kathryn Schulte – 9th grade– Celia Pylypiak – 9th grade– Kendall Leatherman – 12th grade (1st year cross country runner)
Season outlook: The girls team has many newcomers for the 2023 season. With the loss (to graduation) of All-Suburban League Kelsey Sheridan, we are looking for new leadership in seniors Grace Lebeck and Kylie Clark. They will be supported by senior Sophia Scavuzzo and Kendall Leatherman, junior Jillian Clark, and freshmen Kathryn Schuler and Celia Pylypiak.
Head Coach: Kevin Somerville
Players to watch: Ellie Meech, Senior– Keira Lang, Sophomore– Caroline Wilson, Sophomore
Season outlook: The Minutemen lost some great runners and leaders to graduation last year, but we are grateful to still return lots of experience. Combining those veterans with promising new team members and lots of positive energy will really make for a fun season. This fall looks to be exciting as we rely on strong front runners and great depth to compete with the best in the Suburban League and beyond!
Head Coach: Matt Pazderak
Players to watch: Jeanie Barzellato (Senior)– Emma Arthur (Senior)– Marlena MacPherson (Freshman)
Season outlook: The Rough Riders are excited for the 2023 competitive season! We have a large group of Seniors with experience as well as several promising underclassmen. We are hoping to place higher in our Division this season as well as advance some individuals to the Regional Meet
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National Conference
Head Coach: Bob Schank
Players to watch: Marianna Pizem– Kate Butler– Kendall Brown
Season outlook: We are led by a large group of seniors that have qualified for the Regional meet and their goal is to take the next step in the tournament.
Head Coach: Hunter Heaton
Players to watch: Ruby Jacops, senior– Katie Will, sophomore– Abby Henderson, sophomore
Season outlook: Last season was the beginning of a new era. This season is a statement.
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Head Coach: David Marhefka
Players to watch: Haris Giannakidis 11th grade– McKenna Godley 12th grade– Ellie Meyer 11th grade
Season outlook: We have a talented team that works very hard. We will work hard to improve on our team finish at the conference and district meets.
Head Coach: Anna Guseilo
Players to watch: Morgan Hillman, 9th grade– Josie Howard, 11th grade– Sydney Lader, 9th grade
Season outlook: We are excited to join the Suburban League this season. We are a young team this fall, with more than half of our Varsity being underclassmen, which means we will be growing stronger as a team heading into post-season.
Head Coach: Aaron J. Morriss
Players to watch: Jayla Atkinson– Deena Ingrassia– Ellie Brosch
Season outlook: We have a good balance of veterans and new athletes. We will have familiar faces up front this year with Jayla and Deena.
Head Coach: Sarah Kmet
Players to watch: Lauren McClung, senior– Autumn Besett, sophomore– Sarah Miller, junior
Season outlook: Our girls team is a blend of experienced veterans and eager newcomers looking to make their mark. I am excited about our depth this year, a luxury we haven’t had the last couple of years.
Head Coach: Zachary Humrichouser
Players to watch: Kailyn Biecker (senior)– Rowan King (junior)– Cami Ross (sophomore)
Season outlook: Looking forward to watching how these girls will add another chapter to the story of Wadsworth Cross Country!
