OnFocus Season Preview: Bloomer Cross Country

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OnFocus Season Preview: Bloomer Cross Country

Bloomer High School Cross Country

OnFocus Season Preview

Coaching staff:

Carla Favilla – Head Coach
Jaime Otto – Assistant Coach

Key returners:

Ciara Hartman, Aliya Hartman, Briella Hartman, Sophie Strand, Liona Rufledt, Alena Otto, Hope Conrad, Adele Lundgren (Varsity State runner up team 2023 WIAA Cross Country Meet)
Seth Rogge (2023 WIAA State Cross Country and 2024 WIAA State Track & Field runner), Leif Lundgren (2023 WIAA State Cross Country runner), Nolan Wysocki

Key newcomers:

Jacoby Otto – freshman

Conference outlook:

Girls team is looking for a big win again this year. Making a big push for Conference, Sectional and State Championships.

Boys team took a big hit after graduating 5 seniors this spring. We will still have our multi time state runner Seth Rogge competing for a chance to place high at all 3 meets along with some strong runners behind him to score some points as well. Should place well!

Keys to your success this season:

We are bringing back our entire girls team this season. They are a close knit group that rely on each other and work well together. They are very excited to keep the momentum going after amazing 2023 Cross Country and 2024 Track and Field seasons. 
Our team has developed a great deal of trust and we are excited to build on that and put up some great performances. Lots of excitement this season!

Coach’s comments: anything else you’d like to share

We feel very blessed to coach these athletes. They work very hard and are dedicated. We are hopeful for great weather and fun times ahead this season!

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