Cross Country – Girls squad faces challenge after losing 5 of its top 7 runners to graduation. SEASON PREVIEW:

Coach – Kami Reinhard (1st Year)

Key losses: Ashleigh McNellis, Kera Reinhard, Keerstin Augustin, Clara Kennedy, Olympia Curley-Katrishen, Ashley Ryan, Claire Engel 

Returners: Jr. Hailey Reinhard (4th District XI 2020, 7th District XI 2019), Sr. Belle Lees (17th District XI 2020, 3rd District XI 2019), Jr. Madison Toretta, Jr. Nicole Nosal, So. Sophia Kovalski, Sr. Bethany Brown, So. Addison Shank 

Newcomers: Fr. Payton Campbell, Fr. Isabella Scarlata, So. Brooke Miller 

Coach Reinhard: “Although the girls team is rebuilding this season, after losing five seniors out of the top seven on last year’s PIAA State team, there are several girls ready to fill some big shoes to keep Emmaus as one of the top performing teams in the Eastern Pa. Conference and District XI.”

“Senior Isabela Lees and junior Hailey Reinhard are our two returning District XI and PIAA State team members. Madison Toretta, Bethany Brown, Nicole Nosal, Sophia Kovalski and Addison Shank all have the ability to be right there with them. Freshman athletes Payton Campbell and Isabella Scarlata both are incredibly talented and display a strong work ethic, already setting a good example for the future of the girls team.”

“In addition to those mentioned above, there are several girls who certainly have the ability to be in the top 10 as well, and we expect a few to improve when we begin more consistent practices. What matters most is to value the concept of “teamwork,” and our girls have shown that 100 percent. It’s an exciting time for our girls team. There is certainly a challenge that lies ahead, but that challenge holds a ton of opportunity.”

Follow the team on social media: Twitter (@Emmaussports, @EmmausXCTF), Facebook (Emmaus Track and Field)

2021 Schedule:

Sept. 4 – @ Northampton Invitational, Bicentennial Park, 9 am

Sept. 14 – vs NORTHAMPTON, CCHS, NAZARETH, WHITEHALL, Lehigh Parkway, 4:45 pm

Sept. 21 – @ PM West, 4:45 pm

Sept. 29 – @ CCHS, 4:45 pm

Oct. 1 – @ Paul Short Invitational, Lehigh Univ., 4 pm

Oct. 5 – @ Becahi, 4:45 pm

Oct. 12 – @ Whitehall, 4:45 pm