Girls-
Ali Ince (So., Normal Community HS IL)- Set all-time records as a freshman including the 800m (2:03.98) and 1600m state meet record (4:40.85). Ince also has a built-in intangible called tenacity. She locked horns with some of the best athletes and won against the likes of Ava Parekh, Roisin Willis, and more.
Mary Grace Hegberg (Sr., Arlington Heights [St. Viator HS] IL)- Coming off of a tremendous junior track season in which she ran 10:17.38 and 4:45.94.
Katrina Schlenker (Sr., Batavia HS IL)- Decorated career has included some very big performances that range from 400m to 3200m. In the case of the 1600m, Schlenker is the top Misfits returner with a time of 4:54.80.
Kaylie Politza (Sr., Valparaiso HS IN)- Back to a familiar place and ready to unleash an outstanding performance. One of the Hoosier state's top 800m runners, Politza is ready to show that her mile best of 4:52.07 is not a fluke.
Catie McCabe (Jr., Hinsdale Central HS IL)- One of the most improved distance runners over the past year, McCabe when from 5:20s to 4:52.23.
Elia Ton-That (Sr., Chicago Northside Prep HS IL)- 2021 2A state 1600m champion with a PB 4:56.60.
Ally Kruger (Sr., Wentzville HS MO)- Ran 5:09.35 at last weekend's Arkansas HS Invite. Kruger has a PB 5:01.36.
Bella Domier (So., Grayslake Central HS IL)- This will be Domier's first year competing indoors, but she does have a PB 5:00.16.
Julia Ray (Jr., MICDS HS MO)- Standout cross country runner who has run 5:01.57 on the track.
Grace Schager (Jr., Carol Stream [Glenbard North])- One of the sensations of this past cross country season, Schager is ready to have an outstanding track season. Schager has run 5:06.47.
Sofia Arcuri (Fr., Park Ridge [Maine South])- One of the top middle-school distance runners over the past few years, Arcuri is in her introductory prep season. Though she doesn't have an official mile/1600 mark on her resume, Arcuri recently clocked 4:54.65 for 1500m.