State serves as a learning experience for cross country athletes

By EllaPlank Every athlete dreams of going to state from the moment the season begins. This dream became a reality for cross country runners sophomore Lucy Ambrose and junior McKenna Stover.  On Oct. 13, the Cross Country team ran in districts in Norfolk. Ambrose and Stover both qualified for state placing 11th and 12th out… Read More State serves as a learning experience for cross country athletes

Freshman Stella Miner Sets State Cross Country Record

By J1 Reporter Elleiana Green Overwhelmed with uncertainty and fear, freshman Stella Miner joined Marian’s Cross Country team midway through the summer looking for an opportunity to make friends 1,400 miles away from her home in Princeton, New Jersey. Little did Miner know at the time, joining the team was just the beginning of her… Read More Freshman Stella Miner Sets State Cross Country Record

COVID-19 strips track athletes of their spring season

EDITOR NOTE: This story was slated to be published before we heard the 4-2-2020 announcement that all NSAA activities are now cancelled for the spring season. https://nsaahome.org/nsaa-update/ By J1 Reporter Sarah Ritterling March 12 seemed like it would be a normal day, but little did the track team know, they would not be able to… Read More COVID-19 strips track athletes of their spring season

One senior’s weekend: standardized testing, running a marathon

LilyWeindel While taking the ACT may seem comparable to the challenge of running a marathon to most, senior Addison Dunbar did both within just 24 hours. She and her mother, Courtney Fox Dunbar, ran the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C. on Oct. 27. But before the duo could run through Georgetown University, Downtown D.C.… Read More One senior’s weekend: standardized testing, running a marathon

Track teams forms unbreakable bonds

By Ellie Farner “My favorite part [of track] is probably just all the friendships I have made throughout the years,” senior Grace Hahler said. Hahler’s feelings are not uncommon among other track girls, either. “We always have each other’s back,” said freshman Jackline Paul “We’re always cheering each other on through the difficult times.” The… Read More Track teams forms unbreakable bonds