Coach: Adam Curato (second year)
Last year’s results: 11th in MVC
Returning letter-winners: Senior — Kaitlyn Virgin (jumps, relays); Juniors — Abby Parent (shot put, discus, sprints), Sarah Klein (hurdles, sprints, long jump); Sophomores — Lexi Edwards (distance, javelin), Alex Durland (middle distance, throws), Valerie DeRoehn (throws, relays).
Key losses: Autumn Koch, Chelsea DeRoehn, Amanda Thurston.
Promising newcomers: Senior — Ariel Mayo (throws); Sophomores — Hannah Koch (throws, long jump, sprints), Shannon Newcomb (throws, middle distance); Freshmen — Ashley Russell (long jump, sprints, relays), LeAnn McNally (sprints, relays, long jump), Emily Billings (sprints, discus).
Season outlook: Mountain Valley stepped up its workout program in the preseason, and that combined with a wealth of new faces on the team, has produced high hopes for the future. Virgin, a tri-captain along with Klein and Parent, will look to continue her success in all three jumps. Klein hopes to hit her potential in the 100 and 100 hurdles. Parent will continue to strive in the shot and 100. The team should be able to fill most events this year, especially as younger athletes attempt them all and discover their strengths.
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