Cross Country teams already off and running

by Laura Zakrewski and Michaela Zelandi

The Woburn Memorial High School cross country team has high hopes and a lot of potential for this fall season, and it’s only the beginning.

“The cross-country team is as amazing as usual.  They’re the happiest team in the school.  The season is just starting and we’ve already had several outstanding performances,” stated Sarah Bramley, assistant coach of the cross-country team. 

The team has only had three meets and though the boys varsity are 0-3 and the girls varsity is 1-2, there is plenty of hope and promise for improving this season.

Senior and captain of the girls cross-country team, Alex DiMauro, explained,“We lost to Lexington, but we’re not going to get our hopes down because we still have the league meet and we’re not even half-way through the season.” 

“This is the best team we’ve had at the school.  We only have a couple really fast people, but the team as a whole is extremely talented,” shared Jackie Mosko, senior and captain of the girls cross country team.

Alex Brodeur, junior, had the same positive attitude as the two captains,“We have almost an entirely new varsity team.  Also, returning players have greatly improved.”

It doesn’t hurt that the cross country team is led by Coach O’Connor, whom runners can look up to, either. Junior Jake Boyle appreciates O'Connor's leadership.

“Coach O’Connor is a really great coach with experience.  It feels like he’s been coaching forever,” described Boyle.

Not only does the cross-country team get you into shape, but everyone on the team agrees that it can make you feel like you’re a part of something bigger. 

Senior Ron Hibbard agreed, “We’re more than a team, we’re a family.”

“Cross country makes you feel confident about your abilities and talents," added freshman Laura Flagg.

Sophomore Jake Marquis concurred with Flagg.

Marquis said, “I don’t think I’ve ever been more motivated on improving myself since joining cross-country.”

As for the JV squads, the boys are 1-2 and the girls are 1-2.  The girls won their second meet on Tuesday against Winchester. 

Junior Marilyn McCall said about the win, “I think it was awesome because we took the win out of Winchester.”

The team is already enjoying its season and has high expectations and hopes for the remainder of the fall season.  Their next meet is on Saturday in Wrentham.