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Seventeen of last year's All State runners return so there
should be many familiar names in prominent spots this season.
However, we all know what a major impact freshmen girls and injuries can
have here so I won't even try to make any predictions. The Division
2 team race should be very interesting ..... Seaford won last year in a
tight one with Lake Forest and Ursuline and those three will be strong
again as will Charter. Brandywine and St. Mark's have together won 8
of the last 9 championships (4 each) and figure to battle again for
Division 1 honors. Cape, Padua, AI and Middletown would love to
knock off the top 2 and are on verge of big years.
DIVISION 2
SEAFORD loses Jenn Willis but
everyone else is back from last year's titleists. Caitlyn McGroerty
(so) leads the way with Greta Knapp, Kate Laprad, Christina Garmendia, Jen
Abrams and Sara Huffman forming a solid squad who should be tough to beat.
LAKE FOREST has a strong nucleus with seniors Holly Wilson and Lena
Ewing along with Monica Thomas and Kari Collins. If Coach Blades can
identify another runner or two from the new recruits the Spartans will be
serious contenders.
URSULINE will miss Colleen Taylor badly but their strong tradition
lives on. Julie Taylor will try to pick up where her sister left off
and is capable of doing it. Kim and Jenna Whalen with Kelly Mark and
Kathleen McLaughlin form a potentially solid top 5.
CHARTER swept through Flight B last year but should be more big
meet oriented this time around. The Force has good numbers and
experience with Jackie Kozlowski, Emily and Sarah Smith, Natasha Frisby
and Pooja Aysolah in the forefront.
ARCHMERE has reason to be optimistic as most of the varsity returns
led by Kristen Travers, Amy Trelenberg and Katie Penza.
MILFORD lost mainstay Jessica Rivera but Amy Mallamo had a great
freshman year and figures to be even better.
WILMINGTON CHRISTIAN could be a very solid team if they can get
some help for All County performers Lydia Singer and Liz Arce.
TATNALL has Runner of Year Meredith Lambert returning for her
senior year and is hoping to get more kids out for the team.
HODGSON has Ashley Whitesell who has improved each year and could
have a great senior season.
ST. ANDREW'S always has a solid team and should again this
year
DIVISION 1
BRANDYWINE returns 6 of 7 from
last year's state meet team including Individual winner Jenn Kutney who
closes out a tremendous career. All Staters Kimmi Lopata and Alison
Sanchez are back along with Leslie Wason, Jeanna Wood and Hilary Taylor
....... clearly the team to beat.
ST. MARK'S also has 6 of their top 7 back led by State runner-up
Jacki Justison and All State Kristen Sullivan. Nora Miller, Mandy
Hewes, Lisa Brothwood-Goldfarb, Michelle Spadaro and Andrea Marinelli all
have varsity experience ....... strong contender
CAPE HENLOPEN will be led by Jr Betsy Hicks with Brittany Morris
and Tiffany Melendez close behind. Coach Pollock always gets a
lot from his squad.
PADUA will count on reliable Erin Lord for leadership once
again. The Pandas also have the majority of team back including Beth
Meany, Colleen Reid, Deanna Episcopo and Kate Hendrickson. ......
will peak in November as usual
AI DUPONT was a very young team last year and is expecting to
improve in '01. Carly Anderson had a great frosh season and should
get help from a large group of newcomers.
CAESAR RODNEY has a potential powerhouse with former State Champ
Jill Hajec returning to join All State sisters Kashante (Sr) and
Kasheka (So) Codner. Julie Wagner will help and if 5th runner
develops CR could go right to the top.
MIDDLETOWN has a solid corps of returnees led by Sami Nimmerichter
backed up by Jenn Fose, Dani Ward and Josie Dubois. The addition of
Laura Billings and track find Katelyn Ealer could make the Cavs a major
force.
NEWARK has Enya Spence who showed flashes of ability as a
frosh.
MCKEAN returns Olivia Fokas and Kristine Marsh plus adds track star
Mandy Stille. Could be much improved.
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