Gillett cross-country preview

Team: Gillett Tigers

Conference: Marinette and Oconto

2020 conference results: Girls placed first; boys didn’t have enough runners to qualify for team score

Tournament results: Girls team (Sylvia Hansen, Ryann Wagner, Carleigh Kaczmarek, Angela Mosconi, Megan Wagner, Alaina Herzog, Laney DeBauch) won a sectional championship and placed fourth at state; boys team came in third at sectionals, with Derek Hanson and Evan Peterson ending their years at state.

Returning starters/varsity runners: Seniors: Connor Hanson; Angela Mosconi; Alaina Herzog; Amber Brehmer. Juniors: Carleigh Kaczmarek; Megan Wagner; Kasey Hansen; Cheyenne Krueger; Laney DeBauch; Evan Peterson; Alex Peterson.

New runners who could make an impact this season: Sophomores: Aydin Franti; Virgil Herzog. Freshmen: Lily Hansen; Zander Davis; Scott Herroux.

Returning all-conference runners: First team: Carleigh Kaczmarek; Evan Peterson. Second team: Megan Wagner.

Other runners: Senior Ryann Wagner will miss season with injury; she was a first team all-conference runner last season.

Coach’s comment on upcoming season: “With seven girls and three boys back who have competed in the state meet, expectations remain high, including winning conference titles,” said Bill DeJung. “The teams must put in the hard work in preparation for the big races in October. Remaining healthy is also a must.”