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There will be strong competition this year in both
Divisions. Picking a favorite is difficult. Lake Forest turned the
tables on Seaford last year but will miss 4 year stalwarts Lena Ewing and
Holly Wilson. The Bluejays appear to have a slight edge in returning
runners. Ursuline is ready to get back into the mix as well.
In Division1, the top three of Caesar Rodney, Brandywine and Padua all
lost outstanding seniors but have the majority of their teams back.
Lisa Klein of Tower Hill is back to defend her Division 2 title while
County champ Jessica Leitsch of Brandywine is the top returning Division 1
finisher.
DIVISION 2
SEAFORD Caitlyn McGroerty (Jr) leads the way with
Kate Laprad, Christina Garmendia and Christie Tobin forming a solid squad who
could be tough to beat.
LAKE FOREST Allyson Wilson and Lauren Jumper will be the
foundation of the Spartans squad
URSULINE Julie Taylor and Kathleen McLaughlin along with Kelly
Mark and Stephanie Miller are a solid nucleus for new Coach Nick Russo who
has some big shoes to fill.
DICKINSON Brittany Turner had a great year and should continue to
be a major factor
HODGSON Valerie Howell emerged as a solid runner in '01
MILFORD Amy Mallamo is a standout for the Bucs
CAPE Betsy Hicks for the potentially dangerous Vikings
MOUNT PLEASANT Ashley Kelso keeps on getting better.
DIVISION 1
CAESAR RODNEY Jill Hajec finished her great career but the Riders
have the other 6 back from last years title team Kashante and Kasheka
Codner along with Elizabeth Paul will be the nucleus. Natalie
Robbins, Ashlee Miller and Mido Hartman will be major factors and the
strong junior high program may produce some others ready to step right
in. The team to beat.
BRANDYWINE will miss Jenn Kutney but Jessica Leitsch leads an army of
returnees who made big contributions last year. Leslie Wason, Hilary
Taylor and Alison Sanchez are proven runners. Annie Hartnett,
transfer from Padua, may have an impact as could Dana Stoltenberg, Amy
Nerlinger and Sabrina Kennard.
PADUA Leaders Erin Lord and Colleen Reid are gone but this soph
dominated squad will be strong. Junior Beth Meany will be counted on
heavily as will sophs Jessica Walsh, Janet Cleary and Sarah McCartan. A
second straight strong frosh class may also play a big role.
CHARTER may be good enough to join the top 3. Rachel Ogburn and
Colleen McCarthy lead a veteran cast that includes the Smith sisters, Puja
Aysola and Jess Klosiewicz.
ST. MARK'S Michelle Spadaro and Jacki Justison return to lead the
Spartans. Lisa Brothwood, Sonya Gupta, Liz Rohrback and Kate Ogden
will be counted on heavily.
AI DUPONT Soph sensation Jaclyn Reifschneider will lead a young
team.
MIDDLETOWN has solid returnees Sami Nimmerichter and Laura Billings
and will be a strong force if a Katelyn Ealer runs.
NEWARK has Enya Spence to lead the way.
WILLIAM PENN Rebecca Arwine-Lind may be a standout.
SUSSEX TECH Rebecca Singh is a legitimate contender for the
Individual title
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