Girls cross country 2014: Teams to watch

Six top area girls cross country teams for the 2014 season:

CASCADE

Coach - Bob Davidshofer

2013 state finish - 3rd in Class 2A

Returning state runners from 2013 (7) - Becca McDermott, soph., 2nd; Kylie Kelchen, jr., 14th; Macie Weber, jr., 34th; Ellie Loes, soph., 38th; Rachel McDermott, jr., 40th; Lynsey Dolphin, jr., 83rd; Carolyn Trumm, sr., 88th

DECORAH

Coach - Cristy Nimrod

2013 state finish - Class 3A state champion

Returning state runners from 2013 (6) - Stef Bjerke, sr., 12th; Linnea Kephart, sr., 27th; Amanda Taylor, sr., 28th; Gara Lonning, sr., 32nd; Kelly Minear, sr., Decorah; Maria McDonough, sr., 78th

ELKADER CENTRAL

Coach - Mark Bauder

2013 state finish - 3rd in Class 1A

Returning state runners from 2013 (6) - Haley Schroeder, sr., 19th; Ashley Funk, soph., 22nd; Kiana Stender, sr., 53rd; Hannah Kuehl, jr., 68th; Emily Ashe, jr., 69th; Carissa Moyna, jr., 86th

IOWA CITY REGINA

Coach - Chad Swope

2013 state finish - 5th in Class 2A

Returning state runners from 2013 (6) - Adrianna Kammerer, sr., 9th; Lauren Ronnfeldt, jr., 17th; Emma Corkery, soph., 71st; Kathryn Lorenger, sr., 74th; Sara Burlage, soph., 75th; Anna Utech, sr., 103rd

LINN-MAR

Coach - Todd Goodell

2013 state finish - 5th in Class 4A

Returning state runners from 2013 (5) - Amber Decker, jr., 9th; Morgan Garcia, jr., 24th; Sydney Johnston, sr., 43rd; Maddie Mann, soph., 51st; Maddie Saville, sr., 73rd

MOUNT VERNON-LISBON

Coach - Sue Deibner

2013 state finish - 5th in Class 3A

Returning state runners from 2013 (6) - Kendra Schmit, sr., 29th; Hayley Corkin, soph., 35th; Lucy Conroy, sr., 36th; Faith Anton, soph., 44th; Maren Jeppson, jr., 65th; Lydia Frey, soph., 96th

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