photo credit : Madeline Nathe

Sophia Racette, fifth last fall, leads a Nerinx Hall team that returns their top five runners from an eighth place finish last year. Racette, entering her sophomore year also added an 11:21 3200m PR this spring.  Behind her are a group of girls in the 5:30 range, with three more girls under 5:35. Madeline Nathe and Maddie Hetlage have run just over 12 minutes in the 3200m.  This team should continue to be one of the better teams in the state. 

Coach Quigley says...

"Our team looks strong and could be better than last year’s 8^th place finish at state. We have all of our top 7 back except #2 runner (Claire Minnick) and #6 runner (Tess O’Brien). Sophomores Sophia Racette (5^th at state last year) and Hailey VanDerLeest return from last year’s varsity as well as juniors Katie Anderson, Maddie Hetlage, and Madeline Nathe (Nathe missed last year with a stress fracture in her lower back).  As for other contributors, sophomore Jane Bufe had a solid summer and looks strong. Classmate Lucy McCanna could also contribute as well as incoming freshmen Kate McAtee and Caroline Robinson.  Sophomore Carly Springer could also contend for a top 7 spot"

"We run the Fleet Feet 2 mile, Forest Park, SIUE, Parkway West, MWAA League, then the state series."

"We hope to have our top 5 runners under the 20 minute barrier, win our League meet and contend for a trophy at state.  With the talent in the state this year, that will be a tall order but our girls could get it done if they can stay healthy and focused."

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