Coach: Kelley Cullenberg (24th year)

Conference: KVAC; Class: A

Last year’s results: Boys — Fourth at KVAC championship, fourth at Class A North regionals, 12th at Class A state championship. Girls — First at KVAC championship, second at Class A North regionals, ninth at Class A state championship.

Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Tucker Barber, Trevayne Jackson, Isaiah Reid, Isaac Seigle, Sawyer Zundel. Juniors — Ian Burke, Jon Lesko, Zeke Robinson. Sophomores — Jesse Dalton, Hunter Hutchins, Sam Stinson. Girls: Seniors — Grace Andrews, Maggie Hickey, Julia Ramsey. Juniors — Meg Charles, River Lisius, Kayla White. Sophomores — Maeve Hickey, Annaset Jackson, Makenzie Seaward.

Key losses: Andrew Roberts, Jerry Mixangelo, Corey Rogers, Steven Minns, Park Laflin, Emily McCarthy, Chelsea Seabold, Miriam Cohen, Zoe Huish, Adelle Richards.

Promising newcomers: Boys: Senior — Thad Gunther. Junior — Ben Andrews. Sophomores — Jacob Mealey, Wyatt Viles. Freshmen — Logan Dolbier, Ethan McIntosh, Emmett Trafton. Girls: Sophomores — Beth Nicholas, Makinzy Whitney. Freshman — Kahryn Cullenberg.

Season outlook: The boys’ team has key returners and a large number of newcomers, and hope to start the season with both depth and talent. One of its goals is to improve upon last year’s record, and the boys are looking forward to working at making that happen. The girls’ team features several experienced leaders who are looking forward to working with the younger members of the team. With the addition of some new runners that are excited to challenge themselves, the girls are hoping to have another strong season.

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