As the weather cools and all the fall sports begin to come to a close, that’s when the girls track team begins to heat up. After last year, everyone is expecting a season full of new records and state qualifications.

Last year, freshman Dasia Pressley walked away from winter states in 6th place, broke the school record, and advanced to Nationals. Pressley was also on the 4x200m relay with returning relay member, Cheyenne Oswald, both advancing to nationals. Junior’s, Oswald and Abby Alexis competed in the 4x400m relay and also advanced to nationals.
“The girls winter track team will go far and possibly come away with a state title,” head coach, Margaret Stefan said.
Captain Cheyenne Oswald is also very hopeful for this year. “I’m expecting a really good season,” she said
Everyone is confident for this season and can’t wait to accomplish their goals. “I hope to qualify for districts and states in the 4×4 run, as well as beat my record for the 400 meter run,” said Emily Tomlinson, freshman and new relay team member. Sophomore Allyson Smoluk can’t wait to start competing in the pole vault and high jump again. “I hope to win at least one medal,” she said.
The weather is the worst part for many of the girls. “I just hate the cold,” said Tomlinson. The winter track team runs outside throughout the whole winter, rain or shine. It’s no surprise that the team is so well prepared for their meets.
“It’s so much easier to run, but harder to breathe because of the different air quality,” sophomore Alex Jackson said. She also explained the different track styles, and what it’s like to compete indoors. The meets are held in an indoor facility, in Leigh, that’s always bustling with people, from all over the state.
“There are athletes from Philly to Upper Dublin,” Patterson explained. Each meet has schools from all over the area competing for the same spot. “You have a lot of competition,” Patterson said. “But don’t let that get to you.”
The girl’s winter track team had their first meet on Friday, Dec. 13 and returning relay members Alexis, Oswald and Jackson hoped to win big. The girls have another meet this Friday, Dec 20 and are excited to continue the season.
Seniors Courtney Okwara, Emily Later and Lisa Patterson will be leading the 2013-2014 girl’s indoor track team. “Our team is going to be amazing,” Patterson said.
Anxious to start the season, Patterson will be one of three upperclassmen. 27 underclassmen make up the rest, leaving Okwara, Later, and Patterson the task of leading the team. Hopeful for a succesful season that is likely in their future.