Winter track to embrace team approach

Individual athletes look to improve their times

Contributed by Kate Henderson

Kate Henderson runs for Pascack Valley during a winter track meet. She returns as a key senior for the Indians in 2018.

Coach: Anthony Judilla

Key Returners:

Girls: Kate Henderson (Sr.), Beibhinn O’Reilly (Jr.), Kaitlin Damascus (Jr.), Allison Sumereau (Sr.), Peyton Lutz (Sr.), Sam Conjour (Jr.), Jessica Forcelatti (Jr.)

Boys: John Edwards (Sr.), Andrew Martinez (Jr.), Isaac Denbeaux (Sr.), Eddie Mercurio (Jr.), Oren Roznitsky (Jr.), Kyle Chiu (Sr.), Mike Supple (So.), John Supple (So.)

Key Losses: Melissa Purcell, Juliana Schraer, Megan Thorn, Lauren Hussey, Nathan Mullaney, Matthew Paskas

Key Newcomers: Nathan Fischkelta (Fr.), Mary Looes (Fr.)

Strength of Team: Depth of the underclassmen

Weakness of Team: “Other than Martinez, we don’t really have any standout anchors in a particular squad, and will need an all around team approach to getting our times down,” Judilla said.

Coach’s Comment: “We look to build on the policies and structures of the program, continuing into the success and structure so that kids can be prepared for their spring sports,” Judilla said.