Coach: Dani Paul (first year)
Last year’s results: Eighth in KVAC.
Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Olivia Norton (400), Faith Shaw (distance), Taylor True (distance); Juniors — Farhiyo Abdi (distance), Courtney Allen (distance); Sophomore — Adela Kalilwa (jumps).
Key losses: Mary Turmel (pole vault), Audrey Jumper (high jump), Natalia Atkin (discus).
Promising newcomers: Juniors — Heather Kendall (sprints), Kyla Curtis (pole vault); Freshmen — Kayla Allen (race walk), Ifrah Hassan (400), Jazlyn Dumas (jumps).
Season overview: Edward Little graduate Paul takes over a team with good young prospects in a number of events, coupled with upperclassmen that have proven competitive in previous seasons. Kendall had a breakout season during indoor track and will be a great addition. Shaw scored two distance races and Kalilwa was third in long jump at 2013 KVACs.
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