University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Cross County Squads Prepare for 2008 Season
08.14.2008 | Cross Country
Second-year head coach Jesse Norman expects the Bulldogs to be much improved this year with both squads. Each team has a great deal of talent returning and impressive newcomers ready to make an impact.
“We're really excited about the upcoming year,” stated
The men's squad will be led by a pair of seniors in Andrew Burnette and Adam Matthews. The duo improved a great deal last season and were the Bulldogs top runners at the end of last season. Matt Holman and Duane Stepp are juniors who will give
The newcomers are freshmen Dylan Ellison, Jake Latini, Sam Maynard, Kent Rankin and Adam Schnapp. Ellison is a local product from West Henderson HS in
The women's team was hit hard by graduation as their top three runners graduated. However, juniors' Katie Olert and Emily Becker are ready to have big seasons. Sophomore Katherine Clark got some much-needed experience last year. Six freshmen are on the Bulldog roster in 2008 and all will get a chance to shine right away. They include Aurelia Baca, Emma Bussard, Michelle Busse, Erin Putnam, Allie Shields and Mackenzie Wheaton.
Both UNC Asheville teams open the 2008 season at
