As the spring season begins, the track team is setting high expectations and building momentum through hard work, leadership, and strong team chemistry, Girls Head Coach Greg Frandsen said. With a mix of experienced seniors and motivated underclassmen, this year’s squad is focused on improving upon past performances and making a deeper impact at major meets. The team has clear objectives heading into the season. 

“[Our] main goals this year are to finish higher in the Conference meet and to be competitive in all the invites that we attend, as well as qualifying more athletes to the State meet,” Frandsen said.

These goals reflect both individual ambition and a broader focus on team success. Competing at a high level across multiple events requires consistency, discipline, and trust among teammates, qualities the team has been working to develop since the first day of practice, Frandsen said.

Leadership has played a major role in setting the tone for the season, Frandsen said. He noted that the team has had very good leadership from Lucy Laux ‘27, Mia Toulios ‘27, and Kennedy Campbell ‘26, athletes who help guide practices and motivate others. In addition, he expects big performances from seniors Lindsey Dunneback ‘26, Karenna Knop ‘26, and Chloe Russell ‘26, whose experience and dedication provide stability and confidence for the team. He noted that the girls’ effort and commitment have been evident every day, and that their continued development will directly result in team success and help them achieve both individual and team goals.

Training this season for the boys team has been more intense and purposeful, pushing athletes to reach new levels, Gustavo Mojarro ‘26 said. Mojarro highlighted the changes in workouts and how they have affected the team. 

“Training has been the most explosive, like reaching the top end speed with a mix of stamina-based conditioning, running fly 10 meters, working on top end speed and hitting your max velocity/mphs, to broken 300-meter repeats, a lactic workout mainly for longer sprint (200-400) runners, running 200 meters full out rest for one minute then run the 100 meters to meet the 300-meter total and continue again, which works on two aspects of races showing how ranged our training is,” Mojarro said. 

The emphasis on endurance and speed has challenged athletes physically, but it has also prepared them for the demands of longer meets and high-pressure races, Mojarro said.

Beyond the physical preparation, team chemistry has become one of the strongest aspects of the track program, he said. Mojarro explained that the bonds formed during practices and competitions have helped bring everyone closer together. 

“The team chemistry is amazing, we are usually very close because we are with each other all the time, during all the long meets, early mornings, and late nights,” he said. “Those shared experiences, from early bus rides to late finishes under stadium lights, have created a sense of unity that extends beyond the track.”

As the season continues, the track team remains focused on steady improvement and supporting one another. With committed athletes, strong leadership, and a clear vision for success, the team is determined to make this season one to remember, Frandsen said. Whether it’s chasing personal records or qualifying for the State meet, the team is ready to put in the work and represent with pride.

Looking ahead, the team is preparing for a demanding schedule filled with competitive invitationals and key conference matchups. Frandsen said early-season meets will be important opportunities to evaluate progress, fine-tune lineups, and help athletes gain confidence under race conditions. Each meet is being treated as a building block, allowing runners, jumpers, and throwers to measure their development and adjust goals as the season unfolds.

Frandsen also emphasized the importance of staying healthy and mentally focused as the postseason approaches. He noted that balancing intensity with recovery will be crucial to sustaining performance throughout the spring. With a supportive coaching staff and athletes who are fully bought into the process, the team is focused on peaking at the right time. Frandsen said that if the athletes continue to trust the training and support one another, the results will follow.