Cross Country – Hornet boys have potential to be top performers in District XI with strong core returning. SEASON PREVIEW:

Coach – Kami Reinhard (1st Year)

Key losses: Geoffrey Kleinberg, Nic Buonanno, Keshav Shankar, Cameron Carter

Returners: Sr. Ethan Strzempek (30th District XI), Jr. Sam Dalton, Jr. Dominic Nunez (37th District XI), Jr. Oscar Felegy , Sr. Matt Norton, Sr. James Manley, Sr. Dylan Friend 

Newcomers: Fr. Conor Fisher, Fr. Jared Petre, Sr. Holden Brown

Coach Reinhard: “There is a strong core of current juniors and seniors who are working hard together to run in a pack to improve upon their sixth place finish last season. Ethan Strzempek is our top returning athlete, and he is also an excellent leader and role model for the team. Oscar Felegy gives 100 percent at all times and is following Ethan’s lead.

“Freshman Conor Fisher is one to watch, who is incredibly humble and brings a refreshing amount of energy to the boys team as well. There is an opportunity for any of the boys to be part of the top 10, which should motivate each and every one of them.  We are watching many athletes improve week by week.

“The coaching staff collectively agrees that there is potential for this team to be a top performing team in District XI. If they continue to push each other to be their very best and race with confidence, they will do just that. In the end, the goal is to establish a team culture where competing at the PIAA state meet as a team becomes a reality.”

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

2021 Schedule:

Sept. 4 – @ Northampton Invitational, Bicentennial Park, 9:45 am

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

Sept. 21 – @ PM West, 4 pm

Sept. 29 – @ CCHS, 4 pm

Oct. 1 – @ Paul Short Invitational, Lehigh Univ., 3:30 pm

Oct. 5 – @ Becahi, 4 pm

Oct. 12 – @ Whitehall, 4 pm