Girls track will have to step up their performance with key runners last year that have graudated like Ravyn Hankinson and Astrid Ligond.

Many members from last year are returning, so the coaches and others that are part of the team will be relying on them to do what they do best, run. .

“I have been preparing for track tryouts,” sophomore Charlotte Getsey said. “I have been running more to get back in the feel of it.”

Preparation is definitely needed for the season to come, especially in the winter where they train in the cold. Despite the difficulties, the girls are excited for the upcoming season.

“I am excited to start a new season with a new team,” senior Natalie Jones said. “I’m looking forward to figuring out what I’ll be running and who will be on the relays.”

With the returning players up for  the challenge of fulfilling the spots of the seniors, the newcomers are trying to step into the upperclassmen’s shoes to do the same thing.

“I’m both nervous and excited,” freshman Vy Nguyen said. “I’m excited because it’s going to be my first tryout for track and I’m nervous for the same reason. I’m expecting lots of fun and hard work.”

In past years, the track team has been successful.  They have placed in meets and also made it to state competitions. This season, the girls are hoping to keep Annandale’s good name and continue doing well.

“Our track team is really good from what I have heard and seen,” senior Casey Goettlicher said. “I think going into the new year we will be wanting to keep that reputation up.”

While the girls have their goals set for the season, the coach has a big say on how they will do this year.

“It’s hard to say how the team will do because there are always new runners trying out and returning runners can have a huge breakthroughs from year to year.” Coach  Ivy Jordan said. “Hopefully we will get new runners who are  ready to compete along with returning runners.”