this year’s group is how laid back, yet intense we are
during practices. We are having fun and feeding off
each others energy. We are full of kids that are willing
to learn and it is making us better as a team. I’m very
excited for this upcoming season,” said Mishler.
This season will be mired by high expectations as
only one senior left the program. However, the team
seems as if the expectations don’t bother them in the
least. Hopefully they can carry their early season energy
all the way through the year and pick up as many wins
as possible.
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Westview Girls Track
This year Warrior girls track is expected to have an
above average season. With many key athletes returning
the expectations seem higher than usual. Coach Jon
Cook feels the same. “As for our team goals, I think
everyone would want to win the NECC meet again this
year, and another sectional title. Last year we were 2nd
by three points to Dekalb. We are returning most of
our big point scorers so expectations are pretty high.”
As said before, the Lady Warriors are returning
most of their athletes from last season and they have
also improved as well. “We return a lot of athletes that
have had key roles for the last couple of years. Janell
Bender has really improved and will make a bigger
impact on our team’s success this season. Sandra
Bellaire will probably also have a great senior season.”
Another athlete expected to have a huge season
is junior Skyler Carpenter. “Skyler Carpenter is one of
the best track athletes in the state. Having an athlete
that is competitive in so many events will always make
a team better. I will have to add Jeslyn Zimmerly and
Mandy Jones to that list too. Both are great athletes,”
said Cook.
This team has a lot of strong points as head
coach Cook is sure to point out. “The team’s strength
would probably be the sprints and the jumps. Erin
Rockey, Cynthia Yoder, and Janell Bender should all
be improved from last year and will really make the
distance events one of our strengths,” said Cook.
However, as strong as the team is, it does have
its weakness according to Cook. “Our throwing crew
is young and inexperienced and should improve all
year for us.”
This season should be great and it all comes back
to the work the athletes continue to put in day in and
day out. “Their work ethic [is the best part about this
years team.] The girls work hard everyday, many of
them have been working out for track since November,
getting ready for the season,” said Cook.
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Westview Boys Track
The Westview boys track team looks very promising
to start this season as the younger talent on the team
seems to be the strong point. Sophomore Nate Raber
will continue to lead the team pole vaulting with young
freshman, Trey Kennedy, right behind him. Kennedy
is a very talented athlete and could make a lot of
noise this season. However, with the loss of last years
seniors, the team will not be as strong. However, this
years senior leadership led by Geoff Marcum, Antonio
Castillo, Aaron Folk, and Jeremy Miller, will keep the
team motivated.
“We graduated a bunch of outstanding seniors. We
will not have as much depth as the last two seasons. The
middle distance and pole vaulting will be our strengths.
There are individual events capable of winning at
the big meets. We will be focused on individual goals
more than team goals this season,” said head coach
Paul Baker.
With all the losses of last years seniors, such as Jake
Stone, Steve Baumgartner, and Gabe Zimmerly, it’s
going to be tough for the team but certain individuals
should have outstanding seasons. Jerry Schwartz returns
for the 800 and 1600 meter events where he placed
15th in state one year ago. Kyle Baker is also returning
for his position as the teams long distance runner as he
runs the 3200 and 1600 meter events. Max Laughlin
will be returning for his place as the teams 100 meter
runner as he posts a blazing 11.7 seconds. He will also
be a long jumper. As earlier mentioned, Nate Raber will
be returning for his pole vaulting place as he posted
thirteen feet last season. One of the leaders on the
team, senior Antonio Castillo, will be returning for his
spot on the relay teams as will Dom Hunter. In addition
to relays, Hunter will be running the 400 meter race
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