The Pasco-Hernando State College women’s cross country team looks to build off last year’s success after it finished eighth in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)Half-Marathon Nationals in Levelland, Texas, and 31st in the 5K at the NJCAA Division 1 National Championship in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The team’s first 2016 meet is at the College of DuPage Invitational on Sept. 2 in Warrenville, Illinois.
According to head coach Jacqueline Wachtel, the team is seeking a top-20 finish at nationals.
Top returnees:
- Charlene Sanchez, sophomore (19:49 5K)
- Cynthia Negron, sophomore (20:57)
- Marffee Simbulan, sophomore (21:57)
Top incoming freshman:
- Kylyn Burbine (Central High School)
- Aaleigah Knight (Pine Forest High School)
- Annaliese Besaw (Nature Coast Technical High)
