2023 Loyal/Greenwood Cross Country Season Preview

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OnFocus Season Preview – Loyal-Greenwood Cross Country
Coaching staff: 
Hannah Olson – Head Coach
Dan Pieper – HS Assistant
Nick Konopa – Middle School
Key returners:
Connor Genteman
Cody Eckes
Bailey Eckes
Summer Smith
Addison Holms
Lucas Nielsen
Key newcomers:
Bryce Deegan
Gwen Lamarr
Ridge Ashbeck
Conference outlook:
Boys – Looking to break into the top half of our conference this year. Last year the boys did not compete with a full team. I’m looking forward to the opportunity for our boys to compete as a team and seeing what they can do.
At this time, our four girls will be competing on an individual level. All four girls have great work ethics and potential. It will be a competitive year for them.
Keys to your success this season:
Keeping our team healthy and united. With an entirely new coaching staff and a small, young team, we’ll be focusing on building a positive and healthy team culture. That starts with our returning runners leading the way with how they practice, their attitude towards each other, and work ethics. So far, we are off to a great start.

Behind the scenes: Who are some of the people that help your program succeed? 

The athletes and their parents. Both our returning and new athletes have worked hard this summer to prepare for the Fall season. We also couldn’t do this without the support from both schools and communities.

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