2020 PRESEASON TEAM Capsules
Team capsules for each ECI team will be added regularly throughout the early part of this season including the first few meets in the ECI area.
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Yorktown
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UNION
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The Union Rockets have some exciting individuals looking forward to the 2020 season. Incoming Freshman Lilly Pierce already made some waves by finishing in the top 6 for her first 2 high school meets, and senior George Barnes has also come out of the gate in 2020 strong. The hope remains that the Rockets will have enough other individuals join these 2 to field a full competitive team for later in the season!
Twitter: Coaches: Brandon Arnett Conference: Mid-Eastern Conference Key Losses: Jaron Losey Key Returners: Ethan Moore, George Barnes, Braydon Adams (Boys) Autumn Rice, Harley Losey (Girls) First Meet: Blue River Valley Earlybird Invitational (8/15) |
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Union City
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Twitter: @UC_Athletics Coaches: Justin Daniels Conference: Tri-Eastern Conference Key Losses: Key Returners: First Meet: |
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Cowan
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Juniors Nathaniel Kirby and Perrin Belcher were regional qualifiers in 2019 and they will look to build on that success from last year. The team dynamic for the boys is going to take some time to develop as the runners don't have Daniel Wright to look to for leadership this year. Several new runners will look to contribute to the team in 2020.
The girls team will stress quality over quantity this year as there are only five students out for the squad. Lauren Smith and McKenna Minton both advanced to the New Haven Semi-state meet last fall and they will be leading the Blackhawks again this season. Twitter: @Cowan_Athletics Coaches: Kent Hanser, Head Coach. Olivia Hamilton, Assistant Coach Conference: Mid-Eastern Conference (MEC) Key Losses: Boys: Ezra Daniel Wright Girls: Alexis Quirk, Reanne Brinker Key Returners: Boys: Nathaniel Kirby (11), Perrin Belcher (11), Logan Walker (10), Keagan Keesling (12), Cam Miller (12) Girls: Lauren Smith (11), McKenna Minton (10), Brynn Wright (10), Crism Morey (10), Aleah Wright (12) First Meet: August 19th - Ethan Cheesman Memorial at Union |
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Wapahani
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The Wapahani boys’ squad returns from a successful campaign last year where they did not have a single senior on the roster. This year however, the Raiders will be heavily reliant on a trio of seniors in Andrew Shrock, Griffen Miller and Joey Dickinson to lead the way for the largest team Wapahani has had in quite some time. Other returning lettermen looking to make a big impact this year are junior Brandon Ellis and sophomores Colton Boggs and Jon Shrock. Along with a rat pack of freshmen looking to get a coveted top 7 spot the Raiders are looking to do some big things in 2020.
The Lady Raiders forward to making a big jump from last year's team. Although they lose two-time semi-state qualifier Lexi Wulff, the Raiders look forward to building a young squad around Sophomore Kendyl Thrasher who was all-county and regional qualifier last year. Juniors Kloee Felton, Katie Mayes and Sophomore Abby Sewell are also looking to be key contributors on a team looking for success this year. New faces to the team that will make a big impact on this year are Freshman Lilly Neal and Sophomore Madaline Felton. Twitter: @wap_xc Coaches: Ross Reynolds (Girls) Bo Stevenson (Boys) Assistant: Austin Mullikin Conference: MEC Key Losses: Boys: None Girls: Lexi Wulff Key Returners: Boys: Andrew Shrock, Griffen Miller, Joey Dickinson, Brandon Ellis, Colton Boggs, Jon Shrock, Landon Hutchens Girls: Kendyl Thrasher, Kloee Felton, Abby Sewell, and Katie Mayes First Meet: 8/19 Winchester Invitational (4k) |
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Daleville
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The Broncos are gearing up for a great season. With a new head coach and many new runners, this team is looking forward to a brand new season. After a summer of hard work, the team is eager for their first race! This season's Runners to Watch: Khoa Weston (Sr.), Dawson Brooks (So.), Ethan Colvin (Fr.), Audry Shepler (Jr.), Olivia Covert (Jr.).
Twitter: @DalevilleXC Coaches: Meghan Yencer Conference: MEC Key Losses: Boys: Eli Isom Girls: None Key Returners: Boys: Khoa Weston, Cameron Lykins Girls: Audrey Shepler, Olivia Covert First Meet: August 18th- Ethan Cheesman Memorial Meet at Union |
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New Castle
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Twitter: @NCTrojans Coaches: Andy Carter Conference: Hoosier Heritage Conference (HHC) Key Losses: Key Returners: First Meet: |
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Wes-Del
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Twitter: @WesDelCC Coaches: Mason Fulton Conference: Mid-Eastern Conference Key Losses: Key Returner: First Meet: |
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Randolph Southern
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The Rebels lose a strong group of graduating seniors but welcome to the team some upcoming freshman and returning runners for this season. Leading the team this year is a group of returning Juniors Wyatt Shinn, Olivia Keesling, and Mattie Hale. The team along with new head coach Shinn looks forward to the coming season.
Twitter: @RSrebelstf/xc Coaches: Amanda Shinn Conference: Mid - Eastern Conference Key Losses: Boys: Luke Richmond, Joseph Hosbroke, Dylan Young, Caden Phenis Girls: Leah Keesling and Harley Shinn Key Returns: Boys: Wyatt Shinn Girls: Olivia Keesling, Mattie Hale First, meet will take place on 8/20/2020 against Eastern Hancock. |
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Shenandoah
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Twitter: @Shenandoah_XCTF Conference: MEC Key Losses Key Returners First Meet: |
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Winchester
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Winchester returns one of the most exciting individuals on the Girl's side with senior Ella Baldwin looking to add to her accolades she has accumulated over the past 3 years. Ara Cowper, Whitney Jester, and Ashley Rees are also returners that are looking to solidify a team that could threaten to break into the ECI Top 5 Teams this season. On the Boy's side, Gage Patterson and Aidan Moystner look to lead the Golden Falcons. Both punched their individual tickets to Regional a year ago.
Twitter: @WinchesterComm1 Coaches: Anna Fisher Conference: Tri-Eastern Conference Key Losses: Boys: Trenton Sanders and Dawson Ridge Girls: Ara Cowper, Whitney Jester, and Ashley Rees Key Returners: Boys: Gage Patterson and Aidan Moystner Girls: Ella Balwin First Meet: August 19th - Winchester Invite |
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Blue River Valley
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Coach: Conference: Mid-Eastern Conference Key Loses: Key Returners: First Meet: |
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Blackford
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The Blackford Bruins look to build both Boys and Girls' teams around some younger runners in the area. The Girls team look to rebuild from last year's regional qualifying team with freshmen Allison Clame and Ammee Uggen leading the way. Both debuted in the Blue River Valley Earlybird Invite with two top 15 finishes. The Boys are led by Sophomore Donaven Osborn who placed 3rd in the same invite. The future looks bright for both young teams.
Twitter: @blackfordbruins Coach:Doug Osborn Conference: CIC - Central Indiana Conference Key Losses: Boys: Drew Caldwell(moved schools), Brayden Roberts, and Cameron Rinker Girls: Natalie Thurman, Cami Caldwell, and Natalie Blakely Key Returners: Boys: Donaven Osborn, Lance Manley, Eli Martin, andTodd Thornburg Girls: Sami Williamson, Ruby Slentz, Allison Jacobs, and Kylee Darnell First Meet Results: Both Boys and Girls place 2nd at the Blue River Valley Earlybird Invite |
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Jay County
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The Jay County Girls team looks to three-peat as regional qualifiers at the Delta Sectionals. The Lady Patriots are led by Sophomore Lydia Keihn who finished her season last year at the New Haven Semi State. On the Boys' side, the Patriots return five out of their top seven from a year ago. They look to build their team around Sophomore Thomas Lemaster who looks forward to taking a big step in his development as a runner this year. The Patriots will be a team to pay attention to in 2020.
Twitter: @JayCoPatriots Coaches: Paul Hyatt Conference: Allen County Athletic Conference (ACAC) Key Losses: Boys: Zade Fosnaugh and Ethan Andreshake Girls: Erica Hathaway Key Returners: Boys: Thomas Lemaster, Ben Hunter, Aaron Funkhouser, Mitchell Winner, DustinHarris, Seth Wilson, and Griffin Lennartz Girls: Lydia Keighn, Sophia Fugiett, Raven Weaver, Lindy Wood, Lita Chowning, Veronique Coppock. First Meet: Aug. 29th Celina Invite 9 am |
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Delta
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While Delta lost two major contributors to their top 5, all of the returning athletes have shown improvement over the summer and the first few weeks of official training. Everyone is healthy and excited to race! They've had a few boys step up and fill in the gaps left from athletes they've lost, and have a big group vying for varsity spots already. The Delta boys are looking to improve their team and individual finishes from last year.
Delta has their top 5 girls returning this season, along with most of their 6th - 10th positions. They've gained a few new faces this year, and add both talent and depth to their team. The whole team has shown an incredible work ethic and they've all steadily improved throughout the training season so far. The girls have set ambitious team and individual goals for the upcoming season, and have put in the work to reach them. Twitter: Delta Cross Country @delta_xc Coaches: Mackenzie Dye Conley Conference: Hoosier Heritage Conference Key Losses: Boys - Sam Campbell, Cody Bivens* (virtual student this year) Girls - Skyann Cansler Key Returners: Boys - Clay Batio, Lucas Fox, Jarren Haggard, Clay Bragg, Riley Brand Girls - Makayla Robles, Ashleigh Brelage, Shannyn Cox, Camryn Eldridge, Olivia Bohanon First Meet: Saturday, August 22nd - County Clash at Taylor University. |
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Muncie Burris
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Both the Boys and Girls teams at Muncie Burris look to improve on a 2019 season that ended at the Delta Sectional. A year ago the Owls Boys finished 11th, and the Lady Owls finished 8th. The Boys will be led by returners Josh Stevenson, Henry Cooper, and Max Davis. While the Lady Owls, who lost Semi-State Individual Qualifier Emeline Thygerson to graduation, will see team leadership shift to returners Magda Alvis and Karena Wang.
Twitter: @MBXC_coachclay Coaches: Head Coach: Nolan Clay. Assistant Coaches: Nathan Bailey, Lizbeth Kinder Conference: Pioneer Academic Athletic Conference (PAAC) Key Losses: Boys: Matt Minnich, Sam Pederson Girls: Emeline Thygerson Key Returners: Boys: Josh Stephenson, Henry Cooper, Max Davis Girls: Magda Alvis, Karena Wang First Meet: Wednesday, August 19th - Ethan Cheesman Invitational @ Winchester |
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Muncie Central
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Both Bearcat teams are looking to build off a solid season last year which saw both teams advancing to the regional. There will be a lot of new faces for this year's Bearcats with the teams loaded with underclassmen. The varsity will be led by many of their returning sophomores including Princeton Young, Jonathan Jones, Maya Coggeshall, and Delaney Strange. Though young, this team believes they will make some noise come postseason.
Twitter: @MCXCBearcats Coaches: Jason Wray (Boys) Tacoma Arculetta (Girls) Conference: North Central Conference (NCC) Key Losses: Boys: Isaiah Strong, Robert Thomma, AJ Martinez Girls: Jenna O'Donohue Key Returners: Boys: Jonathon Jones, Del'Shaun Johnson, David Voss, Princeton Young Girls: Maya Coggeshall, Delaney Strange, Sydney Smith First Meet: August 18th - Ethan Cheesman Memorial Invite (Union Modoc) |
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Monroe Central
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Boys: The Monroe Central Golden Bears captured the IHSAA Sectional Championship for the first time in school history last season. They return 5 of their top 7. They will be led by senior Caden Shumaker, juniors Carter Miller and Tucker Burris, and sophomore Caden Landis. They also welcome incoming freshman Eli Chamberlain and Nathan Daniels. They look to capture the triple crown of winning county, conference, and sectionals.
Girls: The Monroe Central Lady Bears are looking for a great 2020 season as they have seniors Emma Formanek and Claudia Lambert as their leaders of an otherwise very young team. They look to be led by sophomore Karly Puckett, along with three incoming freshmen; Addison Coe, Katie Osborne, and Gracie Baker. The sky is the limit for this young team. Twitter: @MonroeCentralXC Coaches: Ron Braun, Makenzie Parkison, Lawrence Hammer Conference: Mid-Eastern Conference Key Losses: Boys Marco Davis, Chris Nunez Girls Gabby Beckham, Saij Sampley Key Returners: Boys Tucker Buris, Carter Miller, Caden Landis, Caden Shumaker, Kyler Shumaker Girls Karly Puckett, Emma Formanek, Kelsie Gaddis First Meet: Winchester and Mt. Vernon @ Monroe Central (August 22) |
