We feel with this team we have the opportunity to go further. We want to compete for a Penguin Cup and state championship. This year is the year we want to get there.

I’m just so proud of these kids. It’s been a long journey, but a great journey we’ve enjoyed along the way. Knowing these kids as long as I’ve known them, I’m really happy for them.

I think the first semester went great.

Not only was our pack back, but it was tighter than when they ran at [Burr and Burton]. There was only a 37-second gap between the first and fifth runners.

The girls team might as well have a target on their back as the undefeated Marble Valley League champions. They’ll be a fun group to watch.

I think they probably think they have an advantage, being there before, but it may be an advantage for us that they’re thinking that they’re expected to win and with us going in as an...

That’s always a nice thing when you get two of your kids to finish in the top spot.

I know we’ll see better grouping from the girls in the future.

We are still looking for qualified people who want to do this.

We did a lot of running this summer together,

I would consider that to be an advantage — in that we don’t have to travel, and the rink is five minutes from our district. We expect a very high turnout from our community, and...