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Teays Valley High School Girls Track Team Eyes Success in Upcoming Season
With a potent mix of seasoned athletes and fresh talent, the Teays Valley High School girls track team is well-positioned for a standout season. Building on last year's momentum, the team's depth and versatility could propel them to a strong postseason finish.
According to head coach Sarah Gaal, the team's expectations are high. "We plan to be very competitive in the OCC and hope to advance several athletes to regionals and the state meet," she said.
The team will be led by a strong group of returning athletes, including Brooklyn Herbert (high jump), Katy Zang (1 mile and 2 mile), Addi Keplar and Kate Charter (distance events), Madison Burris, Sophia Seymour, and Kennady Tietz (throws), Raelyn McGrath and Lillian Gaal (hurdles), Kate Ridley, Paige Baker, and Avery Sopko (sprints), Abby Henderson (400m), who won the MSL in her event last year, and Katie Reynard and Eva Gaal (pole vault).
Coach Gaal praised the team's work ethic and camaraderie. "We are a large team, but we care about one another and our athletes have great work ethic," she said.
The team will also be bolstered by the addition of several newcomers, including Reece Galinger, a state qualifier in cross country who will compete in the distance events.
As the team looks ahead to the postseason, Coach Gaal emphasized the importance of peaking at the right time. "We train our athletes to prepare them for a long season of competition," she said. "We plan to build and taper their training so that they peak at the end of our season and get their best performances the last three weeks of postseason competition."
With a potent mix of seasoned athletes and fresh talent, the Teays Valley High School girls track team is well-positioned for a standout season. Building on last year's momentum, the team's depth and versatility could propel them to a strong postseason finish.
According to head coach Sarah Gaal, the team's expectations are high. "We plan to be very competitive in the OCC and hope to advance several athletes to regionals and the state meet," she said.
The team will be led by a strong group of returning athletes, including Brooklyn Herbert (high jump), Katy Zang (1 mile and 2 mile), Addi Keplar and Kate Charter (distance events), Madison Burris, Sophia Seymour, and Kennady Tietz (throws), Raelyn McGrath and Lillian Gaal (hurdles), Kate Ridley, Paige Baker, and Avery Sopko (sprints), Abby Henderson (400m), who won the MSL in her event last year, and Katie Reynard and Eva Gaal (pole vault).
Coach Gaal praised the team's work ethic and camaraderie. "We are a large team, but we care about one another and our athletes have great work ethic," she said.
The team will also be bolstered by the addition of several newcomers, including Reece Galinger, a state qualifier in cross country who will compete in the distance events.
As the team looks ahead to the postseason, Coach Gaal emphasized the importance of peaking at the right time. "We train our athletes to prepare them for a long season of competition," she said. "We plan to build and taper their training so that they peak at the end of our season and get their best performances the last three weeks of postseason competition."
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