Coach: Sean Galipeau-Eldridge (10th year)

Returning players: Boys: Seniors — Jake MacDonald, Connor Pinkham, Juniors — Jeremy Doane, Tyler Hemond, Ben Letourneau, Ian Pickett, Taylor Wood; Girls: Senior — Miranda Gile; Sophomores — Anna Poirier, Renee Reid.

Key losses: Girls: Kendra Lobley, Julia Krueger.

Promising newcomers: Boys: Freshmen — Chris Lobley, Jeremy Sampson; Girls: Senior —Amanda Gagnon; Sophomores — Amanda Kuykendall, Anita Destrini; Freshmen — Hannah Belanger, Hope Kohtala, Kristina Smith, Whisper Waite.

Overview: The Knights open a new home course in Minot with reason for optimism on both teams. The boys return a core of experienced upperclassmen led by MacDonald and Pinkham. The junior class could make major strides this season. Gile hopes to emerge stronger from an injury-plagued junior season and form a top pair of front runners with Gagnon, who could make an immediate splash.

Coach’s comment: “Many are not accustomed to the five kilometer distance, so we will spend some time building a base and teaching the basics of strong distance running.” — Coach Sean Galipeau-Eldridge


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