Class 3A Girls Teams: It Is Time For Unclassified

Summer has been solid, but I would not say the best we've ever had as a program.  Mainly due to the fact we have a few girls that have had some injury issues over the years, so we've tried to make some accommodations to keep them healthy. What makes this tough is building the same comradery I like to see develop in the summer.  So we will see of all the pieces can come together in the end. 

I always expect to be down in the Peoria come November. Last fall was the first time I had ever been around high school cross country (as an athlete or coach) and not competed in the state meet. It was tough for all involved. Whether or not we continue this trend or make a return really comes down to how bad these girls want that experience. We have a proven formula for success here, but the team has to buy in, do the work, and bring an attitude to competing that they want to be great. Last year we were riddled with injury issues like I've never seen before. It happens, however, we've been very fortunate over the years to avoid something like this, so hopefully, it's an anomaly.

Honestly, with this group, it could go either way. Either our leaders will be determined to make a return or we will race and train in a timid manner that will likely not get the job done. Like I said they have to want it bad enough they are willing the sacrifice for one another day in and day out. We will see. I'm very optimistic and excited to see what type of team this group can develop into.