The cross country team started their season with roster changes, both good and bad.

“We lost about four seniors total, who were important contributors to the team, but we have some really good younger runners who are really growing into the team,” junior captain Ellen McCarthy said.

This season has seen a larger group of new runners joining the team, and the older members have been very welcoming. “The older runners are really helping out our younger runners,” junior captain Mike Destache said.

Both McCarthy and Destache said that the season has been going really well, and they are feeling optimistic about what is to come. “I’m not expecting any challenges,” Destache said. “We have some really big races, and we’re looking forward to seeing how we do as a team. We have been making really good progress.”

A highlight of the season is the Swain Invitational in Duluth on Oct. 5. “It is always really fun” McCarthy said.

McCarthy is also looking forward to the conference and sections meets at the end of the season “Our goal is for the team to win the conference meet; it will be a challenge, but our team has the potential and attitude to do so,” McCarthy said.