EVELYN KACPRZYNSKI

OLIVIA FRIES

Evelyn Kacprzynski ‘24 is a diehard runner; in fact, some say “she’s a runner, she’s a track star.” While Kacprzynski’s journey has been a long and difficult one, she is a fighter and continues to hold on to her dream of victory.

When Kacprzynski was in ninth grade, she earned third in the state for her 5k time in cross country. Along with this incredible feat, she was known across the community for her incredible speed and endurance as a truly outstanding runner. Unfortunately, in the midst of this success, Kacprzynski suffered a debilitating injury which directly impeded her ability to compete in track and cross country. Kacprzynski tells The Howler, “I felt like I lost a lot.”

This year however, Kacprzynski has her eyes on the steeplechase, an intense 2,000-meter event which includes a variety of obstacles such as water ditches and 18 fences. Kacprzynski explains that “even though I don’t have a lot of training in this event, I want to win sectionals. “Winning the Steeple would mean receiving recognition for my work.” Since the former peak of her career occurred during the outbreak of Covid-19 and was tainted with injuries, this year is key for her comeback, making all of her previous work worth it. Kacprzynski’s determination is certainly paying off as her current steeplechase time is an incredible 8:39, and competition is “just between [her] and one other girl right now.” The HAC community is rooting for you, Evelyn!

TRACK STARS: AIDAN BOGUE

OLIVIA FRIES

Aidan Bogue ‘23 first joined the track team his junior year for fun, and has found great success ever since. Bogue has risen to the top of the division with his PR of 16.20 seconds for the 110 hurdles. In addition, Bogue’s 4x4 relay team, with A. Bosa, V. Wainberg and C. Clarke, have an impressive record time of 03:45.1 as well, and are “all awesome.” Based on the current leaderboard, Bogue is expected to win the sectional competitions in both his main hurdles event and in the relay. The HAC community looks forward to Bogue’s continued success as the season comes to an end.

TRACK STARS: Jessica Chapados

Jessica Chapados is an outstanding athlete. As a freshmen indoor and outdoor track runner she is already high on the section 5 leaderboard for her accomplishments. Coach Deckman describes her as a “staple runner in the girls 4x4, 4x8” and recognizes her incredible time of 5:42 in the 1500. Jess loves the middle and distance fun practices, especially when the track team went to corbests glen. She loves to compete at the meets and her strategy is to “get good sleep and mentally prepare herself for the meet” Good luck Jess!