All of the state qualifiers from Rising Sun girls track team are back.
"For distance and mid distance disciplines, Emma Wheeler and Julia Herman shall become a strong presence in the 1600 and 800 meter disciplines. Emma Cease (will be) running strong (at the) 3200 meter performance," said Burkhardt. "There are over 20 newcomers who will add depth to the team for the future." Madison Webb hopes to come back in force in the 400 meter and make it into the state meet for the first time in the event this year. The Tigers have two returning sprinters, Asia Hollis and Mikaela Berg. Hollis had the second best finish in the 100 meter and Berg was the second best in the 200m last year in the county. "Overall for both teams (boys and girls), I can say that the coaching staff is excited about the turnout and the potential we may have in the near future," said Burkhardt. As the Tiger girls will be strong in their meter relays, North East head track coach Tom Decker, is enthused with his distance runners and sprinters. Distance returnees are: Sarah Beitler and Yailynn Ramirez. Both are pushing for greater performances this year, according to Decker. The team has a solid group of newcomers who are expected to make a significant impact. Those athletes are Jade Tabbs, who will be a sprinter, and Caroline Roberts and Hope Lavere, both will run in mid-distance. While North East is prepared, Elkton has less experience. The team has a total of 25 girls who are predominate mix of newcomers and the coaching staff is new as well said the Elk's head coach Paul Riggio in an email. The athletes still have a lot to learn thus far but Riggio is confident in his coaching staff and players to excel. "Practices have been meticulous, difficult, as well as fun and exciting. Each day brings new challenges to the runners as well as coaching staff. It's going to be a long season, so we want to limit and put aside distractions, that may hold us back from achieving our goals." said Riggio Comments are closed.
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