Coach: Adam Zukowski (fifth year)

Returning players: Boys: Seniors —Dylan Fowler, Jeremy Holmquist, Dan Marshall, Mitchell Stephens, Randall Stephens; Junior — David McCann; Sophomore — Will Shafer; Girls: Seniors — Jasmine Harper, Lydia Larson, Elizabeth Pflugradt; Sophomores — Audrey Garcia, Grace Ferguson.

Key losses: Boys: Ben Schaeffer.

Promising newcomers: Boys: Junior — Dan Rowe; Freshman — Ian Marshall; Girls: Senior — Sam Davol; Sophomore — Makala MacLean.

Overview: Shafer finished ninth in Western B as a freshman and leads what should be a solid core of veteran and new runners. Garcia is the top returning girl, with Larson and Pflugardt adding to a competitive top pack. Zukowski expects the newcomers to make an immediate impact.

Coach’s comment: “A solid nucleus returns to lead the girls’ team this fall.” — Coach Adam Zukowski