The Hamilton Heights girls cross country team is ready to go for this season.
Huskies coach Bill Bowen has five varsity runners back from last year, including the top two. Several younger runners will be in the mix as well.
“Our numbers are strong,” said Bowen. “We had a real solid summer and are excited about the upcoming season.
The top runners are junior Abby Christiansen and sophomore Chloe Henderson, although she is out from an injury and won’t be back until midseason. Also returning are two seniors, Elizabeth Shrock and Tiffany Williams, both of whom ran with the varsity last season.
In addition, Bowen said Heights has added some freshman and a few other newcomers who will contribute to the team right away.
“We think we have improved and look to be more competitive,” said Bowen. “We have the best leadership we have had in several years and are working real hard.”
The Huskies open their season at Frankfort on Thursday.
ROSTER
Seniors: Elizabeth Shrock, Tiffany Williams.
Juniors: Abby Christiansen, Faith Harris, Molly Hilarides, Ellie Hunter, Alex Lopez, Abby Roth, Jenna Tomaszewski, Peighton Zebrowski.
Sophomores: Chloe Henderson, Hayden Hough, Kylie Schakel.
Freshmen: Maddie Dotlich, Morgan Guthrie, Marissa Kennedy, Maria Mitchell.
SCHEDULE
Aug. 17: at Frankfort, TBA
Aug. 19: at Monroe Central Invitational, 11 a.m.
Aug. 26: at Rushville, 9 a.m.
Aug. 29: County meet, 5:30 p.m. at Noblesville
Aug. 31: Landes Invitational, 5:30 p.m. at Heights
Sept. 7: at North Montgomery Invitational, 5 p.m.
Sept. 9: at Maconaquah Invitational, 9 a.m.
Sept. 30: Hoosier Conference meet, 9 a.m. at Benton Central