By: Sam Dowell Digital Sports Intern James Madison Univerity
2011 Langley Cross Country
Coach: Gifford Krivak
Boys 2010 Finish at Districts: 5th
Boys Top Returning Runners:
- SR Mike Meyer- Langley’s top runner in 2010, finished 16th at districts.
Potential Break-out Runners in 2011:
- JR Jack Flatly
- SR Steven Swain
Notes:
- 4 varsity runners return
- “The current junior class is pretty strong and could come into their own this season” – Coach Krivak
Girls Finish 2010 at Districts: 2nd
Top Returning Runners:
- JR Jessica Miles – Won the Liberty District in 2010 with a time of 18:21, qualified for nationals.
- JR Courtney West – Finished 2nd at Districts in 2010 behind Miles clocking in at 18:34. Suffered a hip injury during the 2010-2011 indoor season.
- JR Elisa Purdy – Placed 8th at Districts and 18th at Regionals in 2010.
Potential Break-out Runners in 2011:
- SR Mary Fouse – Made it to states her sophomore year, had a knee injury that ended her junior cross country season. Ran well in outdoor, placing in both the 1600m and 3200m races at districts.
Notes
- The Saxons return all but the 6th varsity runner from a team that placed 2nd in districts last year.
- “The key in 2011 is health as several of their top runners have a history of injuries.” – Coach Krivak