Head Coach: Mike Horvath First Year Varsity XC Head Coach
Assistant Coaches:
Mike Noyola
Sarah Wieder
Sport: Cross Country (B/G)
Team Name: Blue Bombers
League: Colonial
Key Returning Players:
Cora Wentz – Junior, 5’3
“I’ve been running since 8th grade and one of my biggest accomplishments while running was making it to states last year. It was a great experience, and I am striving to make it again this year…”
Natalie Mosier – Senior
“Natalie also has made it to states in previous seasons. Great work ethic, front running candidate for girls team captain, and looking to end her high school career on a big final year.”
Dylan Hartranft – Senior, 5’9
“Goals for XC this season are to make states and beat Northwestern!”
Jordan Mann – Senior, 5’9
“I want to contribute to Palmerton XC by training my hardest to be the best runner I can so we can bring home a trophy for our school and I’m thrilled to see what our team will accomplish for my last year.”
Owen Hibell – Senior
“Owen has made it to states in previous seasons, looking to end high school career on a high note after tremendous years of growth and contribution to Palmerton XC.”
Aaron Simpson – Senior
“Aaron is a front running candidate for boys team captain, been putting in extra miles before and after practice during summer workouts and hoping all that hard work has a rewarding payoff at the end of the season.”
Key Newcomers: Connor Hibell – Freshman, won every race he competed in during 8th grade year of middle school XC. Interested to see the talent and transition at the high school level.
2022 Outlook: “A lot of talented key returning runners and a well-oiled machine of a training program that the kids have bought into.”
