The Hawk Will Never Die!
2011 CROSS COUNTRY PREVIEW The 2011 Saint Joseph’s women’s cross country team returns all but four from last season. Head coach Kevin Quinn is excited and confident heading into the year that this experienced group can contend for the Atlantic 10 title. “The cross country team will depend on experienced distance run‐ ners this season who will be bolstered by several middle distance track run‐ ners that have moved up to the longer distances,” said Quinn. Replacing last year's leadership of Jess DiCicco and Christina Morelli would appear a daunting task but senior Katie Barrett has stepped right in and taken on the mantle of responsibility. Entering her fourth year, Barrett pos‐ sesses a wealth of knowledge and expe‐ rience. Joining Barrett for their final sea‐ sons on Hawk Hill are seniors Kelsey Rose and Beth Lambright. Rose comes into the season fresh off of earning All‐ Conference honors in the 4x800m relay. “This group of seniors has grown tremendously into true distance run‐ ners,” said Quinn. “They have shaped themselves into great models for the younger runners and are very reliable.” Saint Joseph’s junior class lacks depth but does not fall short in talent. Led by Maureen O’Donnell, the Hawks will rely heavily on this class to come up big. O’Donnell turned in top five overall finishes at the Princeton Invitational and the Duquesne Duals. Along with O’Donnell, juniors Lena Finucane and Sara Walker will look Maureen O’Donnell to take on larger roles as the season Joining them are Elizabeth Barrett, Erin James, begins. Finucane helped the Hawks score at the Darcy O’Conner, Paige O’Neill, Lyndsey Sample and Atlantic 10 Championships last season, while Walker Emma Slattery. All will take on more responsibility earned All‐Conference honors in indoor track last in their sophomore seasons as they have obtained season for her efforts on the 4x800m relay. an important year of experience. Hannah Fuller leads a large and gifted group of Joining this large group of seniors is lone fresh‐ sophomores. Fuller and Emily Chappell finished out man, Taylor Oskowiak. A native of Haddonfield, last year strong as they placed in the top five for SJU N.J., Oskowiak looks to make an impact as soon as and helped the team earn a 12th‐place finish at the she arrives here on Hawk Hill. ECAC Championships. 2
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