Head Coach: Justin Kocis – 9th year (170-18, Overall : 344-32)
Assistant Coaches:
Jeff Minnich
Morgan Weaver
Martina Sell
Thomas Matsumura
Sport: Cross Country (G)
Team Name: Southern Lehigh
League: Colonial League
2024 Record: 26-2 : 3rd Colonial League, 3rd District XI AAA
Key Runners Lost: Tessa DiCesare, Neva Bogert, Jacalyn DeSimone
Key Returning Runners:
Caelee Lenhart (Jr.) : Leagues (2024 : 12th, 2023 : 8th), Districts (2024 : 12th, 2023 : 13th), State Qualifier (2024 : 116th, 2023 : 127th). Caelee has had an excellent start to her cross country career qualifying for states as a freshman and sophomore. She is one of the leaders of our team while always excelling in pressure situations. Caelee holds the 3rd fastest time on SL’s home course.
Ellie Kane (Sr.) : Leagues (2024 : 14th, 2023 : 28th, 2022 : 27th), Districts (2024 : 13th, 2023 : 40th, 2022 : 39th), State Qualifier ( 2024 : 200th). Ellie had a breakout junior year while qualifying for states improving significantly. She is one of the vocal leaders on the team and had a great summer of training.
Zoe Vezenov (Sr.) : Leagues (2024 : 15th, 2022 : 21st), Districts (2024 : 18th, 2022 : 25th), State Qualifier (2024 : 191st, 2022 : 171st). Zoe has been a top 5 runner for girls team the past three seasons while being a key contributor to our success. A two time state qualifier, Zoe is excellent under pressure situations.
Erin McMenamy (Jr) : Leagues (2024 : 16th, 2023 : 21st), Districts (2024 : 19th, 2023 : 30th). Erin has been a top 5 runner on the girls team the past two seasons. She had a great postseason during her sophomore year and has been a vocal leader of the team.
Ellie O’Connor (Jr.) : Leagues (2024 : 34th, 2023 : 41st). Ellie has made great improvements throughout her cross country career. She has exceeded expectations with a great summer of training.
Key Newcomers:
Madelynn Meaney (Jr.)
Aanya Agrawal (Fr.)
Cameron Godiska (Fr.)
Evelyn Hahn (Fr.)
2025 Outlook: The girls team has a tremendous amount of veteran leadership and experience. Led by three runners with state qualifying experience, Lenhart (2x), Vezenov (2x), and Kane (2x), the girls team is primed to compete for a league championship and look to qualify for the state championship meet. McMenamy (finished 19th at Districts), Meaney (joining XC after two solid track seasons), and O’Connor round out a very talented group.
Despite our postseason experience, the girls team is still relatively young with numerous underclassmen looking to make an immediate impact. The girls will build off a great district race in which they finished in 3rd place. The girls team will be tested by excellent competition at the Lion Invitational, Centaur Invitational, and Paul Short.
