Head Coach: Coach Hess: First Year as Head Coach (PV, 2 years as asst) 
Assistant Coaches:
Coach Hamane (Jumps)
Coach Mixa (Sprints/Hurdles)
Coach DiZenzo (Throws)
Coach Purtell (Distance)
Sport: Track and Field (B/G)
Team Name: Salisbury Falcons
League: Colonial League
2024 Record: 0-10
Key Players Lost:
Jairo Suarez (110H 5th D11)
Paige Ziegenfus (T7th D11 PV)
Jacob Cadet (6th D11 LJ)
Emily Batten (distance D11 5th 3200)
Key Returning Players:
Jr. Steven Lozada – pole vault (took 2nd in CL)
Sr. Gabriella Pena – throws (4th D11 discus)
Jr. Kendra Morgan – sprints (10th D11 100; 9th D11 200)
Jr. Annalise Shelly – jumps (8th D11 LJ)
Sr. Williams Kocher – jumps (7th D11 TJ; 9th D11 LJ)
Jr. Emma Yakaitis – hurdles (9th D11 300H)
Key Newcomers:
Alexander Moren (10th)
Sam Krauss (11th)
Griffin Lakics (11th)
Andrew Nemeh (12th)
Rhya Jones (9th)
Jolene Beck (9th)
Roxana Cardenas (9th)
2025 Outlook: I’m feeling really optimistic about this year’s team. Our numbers are stronger than in past seasons, and we have a solid group of returning athletes who made an impact last year and are poised for even more growth. In previous years, we’ve struggled to field throwing events for both the boys and girls, but this season, we should be able to compete in all of them. The same goes for our relay teams.
We’re also welcoming two new coaches—Coach Dizenzo for throws and Coach Mixa for sprints and hurdles—while Coach Hamane returns for jumps and Coach Purell continues with distance. I’m excited to get the season started and watch these athletes not only develop their skills but also grow as individuals.
