HILL SCHOOL

Coach: Daniel McMains, 10th year.

Last year’s record: 3-2 overall.

Runners to watch: Paige Barcus, Sr.; Olivia Tullman, Sr.; Bella Basile, Jr.

Outlook: The Blues’ roster is bolstered by the addition of freshman Courtney Bodolus . ... Tullman finished third in the 2018 Mid-Atlantic Prep League meet . ... “This year looks to be the culmination of a great deal of work by a strong group of seniors,” McMains said. “We will have some very strong senior leadership, along with some very talented newcomers that will make for a very potent mix. The team is deep with talent, but avoiding injury remains the main concern. If we stay healthy, we will be in good position to be competitive among our peer schools.” Coach: Greg Martin. fourth year.

Last year’s record: Not available.

Runner to watch: Laurel Reese, So.

Outlook: “This will be very much a rebuilding year due to graduating a large number of seniors.” Martin said. Coach: Ryan Sullivan, 18th year.

Last year’s record: 3-2 Pioneer Athletic Conference (Liberty Division), 9-2 overall.

Avery Taylor, Sr.; Delaney O’Sullivan, Jr.; Megan Furlong, So.

The Vikings roster is bolstered by the presence of freshmen Claudia Brach, Abi Schweitzer, Elyse Tancini and Summer Watts . ... “The girls are replacing many key components of a team that placed third in the PAC last year,” Sullivan said. “They enjoyed a productive summer of training, led by Delaney O’ Sullivan, Megan Furlong and Avery Taylor. The team will be forced to rely Larry Rechtin, 30th year.

3-2 Pioneer Athletic Conference (Frontier Division)

Runners to watch: Amie Wildermuth, Sr.; Calista Faust, Jr.; Naomi Hillen, Jr.; Outlook: The Falcons’ roster is bolstered by freshmen Noelle Barone and Riley McLaughlin . ... Toni Crater is Rechtin’s assistant coach for the first year . ... Hillen, a two-time MERCURY Female Runner of the Year, placed 24th in the 2018 District 1-AAA race after winning PACs the previous week . ... “The female Falcons return the PAC individual champion and two-time AAA state qualifier in Naomi Hillen,” Rechtin said. “She will give us a very strong number one. Calista Faust had a breakout spring track season, taking second in the 800 at PACs. She has worked hard this summer and will be a formidable number-two runner. After that, Amie Wildermuth has turned in a strong summer and brings four years of cross country experience. From there, like the boys, we need to stay healthy with a short-handed squad, and the newer runners will have a short learning curve if we are going to be competitive in the Frontier Division.” Claire Doan, Jr.

Sanchez placed third at the 2018 PAC Championship meet . ... “The team will once again be led by Veronica Sanchez, who’s entering her senior year,” Bethel said. “Following behind her is junior Claire Doan, who’s looking to see some time drops, while making an impact in both the league and district. With the addition of some new girls, as well as our returning runners, UM is hopeful for some surprises by the end of the season with this small group of athletes.” Coach; Todd Niemann, 17th year. Last Year’s record: 1-4 Pioneer Athletic Conference (Frontier Division).

Runners to watch: Natalia Curley, Jr.; Carolena Glackin, Jr.; Josie Mertz, Jr.; Dana Meyer, Jr.; Bailey Cahill, So.; Jozi Coddington, So.; Lee Moyer, So.; Theresa Patterson, So.; Megan Randolph, So.

Outlook: Curley and Glackin will serve as the Indians’ co-captains . ... “The team is looking forward to the returning athletes as well as the ten newcomers, making this year’s team the largest in school history,” Niemann said. “We are very young and inexperienced but with continued hard work we will be pretty competitive by the end of the season.”