A closer look at the 2013 State College Area High School girls’ track and field team:
Coach — Jennifer Evans, eighth season.
2012 record — 6-0.
Returning letter winners — Jenna Altomare, Eve Beaury, Lauren Bonness, Chandley Book, Hannah Catalano, Emma Cousins, Victoria Crawford, Robin Derr, Emma Domico, Mary-Frances Edwards, Megan Fry, Jael Goldfine, Hannah Grubb, Christine Irwin, Bridget King, Madison Krieger, Kim Lightner, Maddie Marshall, Kate Nese, Erin Nelson, Courtney Poorman, Emily Randolph, Najla Robinson, Victoria Scutti, Alyssa Valent, Niara Valentine, Maria Verica, Megan Vonada and Sarah Wylie.
Key losses — Nora Adams, Anne Balogh, Teresa Donnellan, Halie Ellis, Anna Gilpatrick, Carolyn Hay, Elaine Hinrichs, Miranda Holmes, Molly Love, Marie Matthews, Kathryn McNaughton, Sam Sampsell, Eva Swanson, Gina Torretti, Rebecca Whitney, Anna Wing and Ginger Woolridge.
Strengths — The balance between experience and new talent is State High’s greatest strength. “We are lucky to have veteran experience and fresh young talent in each area,” Evans said.
Concerns — Not many. According to Evans, she is looking forward to the Mid-Penn League and its increased competition.
Outlook — “I am very excited to see how our team does this season. These young women have had excellent mentors and continue to excel to compete at a level that makes us a contender in many of the events at the state meet in May,” Evans said.
Early season — According to Evans, the team takes training one week at a time in order to reach its goals.
“We have been training as best we can through some disagreeable conditions early this spring to be ready for our new league schedule,” she said.
Circle these dates — Shippensburg Invitational (April 20), vs. Mifflin County and Altoona (April 23); at West Central Coaches Altoona Mansion Park (May 3); Mid Penn Championships (May 11); District 6 Championships (May 16); PIAA Championships (May 24-25).
