Cardinal’s cross country teams closed out last season on a high note and the Huskies hope to build off of that momentum in 2019.
The Huskies return four starters, two boys and two girls, for first-year head coach Jennifer Fekete.
“We finished last year’s season with a lot of drive and determination for this season,” Fekete said. “We are looking forward to running healthy this year. We are working on improving mile paces and beating (personal records).”
Among the four returning runners are seniors Clayton Sauberan, Jenna Ayer and Autumn Zak.
“Clayton is a hard worker and has run his fastest mile yet in practice this season. I am excited to see what Clayton will do this year,” Fekete said. “Jenna is a great hard-working athlete. She put in a lot of work on her own this summer and I am looking forward to a successful year earning a spot on Cardinal’s top 10 girls’ record board. Autumn is a natural runner. She works hard. I am looking forward to seeing what Autumn can do this season.”
Junior Trevor Bachna also returns with plenty of experience on the trail.
“Trevor had some great races last year and he shows a lot of focus and determination when he races,” Fekete said. “I am looking forward to seeing Trevor beat his PRs from last year.”
Freshmen Paxton Moore and Hanna Neikirk will make an immediate impact for the Huskies this season.
“(Paxton) has cross country in her blood and I am excited to see where this sport can take her,” Fekete said. “(Hanna) is hardworking and very determined to give this her best. I am looking forward to seeing what Hanna can do this year.”
