CENTRAL

Coach: Crystal Davis (second season). Assistants: Brant Stevens, John Pletcher, Dana Homo.

2008 record: 4-6.

Returning letterwinners (11): Seniors -- Nicole Denman, Kaylee Lapierre, Jasmine Lockwood, Ashley Robbins. Juniors -- Alexis Balyeat, Mackenzie Kirts, Danielle Lemasters, Nikketta Marbury. Sophomores -- Lindsay Banks, Tazmyn Mason, Taylor West.

Others: Seniors -- Becca Royal, Abby Samuels. Juniors -- Lauren Army, Olivia Boyer, Natosha Elswick, Chantha Hill Phanlada, Chelsea Gray, Alex Heathman, Karla Manriquez, Jessica Robbins, Jalisa Ruffin, Najah Washington. Sophomores -- Megan Ellis, Marina Filer, Kayla Freeze, Kim Gomez, Anna Jacobson, Lorena Juarez, Tyresha Peoples, Katelyn Sarber, Ashley Valentijn. Freshmen -- Abby Dibley, Zoe Disori, Melissa Kahler, Mackenzie Klahr, Bailey Miers, Nikki Miller, Braeton Petttit, Chyna Sanders, Dominique Simmons, Destiny Smith, Mackenzie Stokel.

Next meet: Memorial at Central Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.

Coach Davis says: "We are a young team with only three seniors and 11 returning letterwinners. We have some upcoming potentials that hopefully will surprise us. We are hopeful that our returning athletes will lead the way for our underclassmen to be successful."

CONCORD

Coach: Lindsay Yoder (second season). Assistants: Joe Bowen, Alicia Mitchell, Dave Juday, Jerry Redmond, Kelly Hale, Courtney Thrapp, Brandon Nance, Brett Grove.

2008 record: 4-4.

Returning letterwinners (12): Seniors -- Callie Hartman, Jessica Izak, Cari McAfoos, Brittany Price, Daniela Panettam, Elizabeth Robbins. Juniors -- Brianna Bleiler, Chloe Brooks, Corinda Thrapp, Sheila Tomasbi. Sophomores -- Rachel Weeber, Taylor Wise.

Others: Senior -- Julie Ide. Juniors -- Erin Charlwood, Jenn Dawson, Jeneal Eggeman, Miranda Good, Kelsey Granitz, Adriana Largotta, Kaisle Marlow, Sarah Miller, Keila Morales, Lindsay Ogle, Abby Riley. Sophomores -- Sarah Clark, Claire Emmack, Dextoria Pratcher, Miranda Savoic, AnnMarie Schiavone. Freshmen -- Trenee Brownle, Melissa DuBois, Kylie Little, Chloe Paston, Natalie Ogle.

Next meet: Westview at Concord Tuesday, 5 p.m.

Coach Yoder says: "We have a lot of new faces this year. My staff and I are looking forward to seeing where their places on the team will be. We are all fired up to get started."

ELKHART CHRISTIAN

Coach: Peter Casalettto, Allan Lollis. Assistants: Rusty Brown, Al Reasonover.

Roster: Seniors -- Tiffany Sifford, Valerie Swart, Leah Walsworth. Juniors -- Jenn Goethel, Julia Kline. Sophomores -- Kayley Baughman, Cassie Mills, Amelia Serafino, Erin Walsworth. Freshmen -- Brittany Campoli, Kayla Nicholas, Lizzie Swart.

Next meet: Elkhart Christian at LaVille Tuesday, April 14

Coach Casaletto says: "We are still at club team status. We have been preparing to compete in our conference meet for the past three years. We won last year and hope to repeat this year. Each year we add a meet or two and finish by taking a few athletes to sectionals. This year we are 50-percent freshmen and will be learning a lot."

FAIRFIELD

Coach: Darin Holsopple (second season). Assistants: Brandon Gall, Carrie Graber, Rustin Nyce.

2008 record: 8-2.

Returning letterwinners (24): Seniors -- Ashley Faldoe, Megan Miller. Juniors -- Jade Bobeck, Miranda Boyts, Kelsea Hull, Cassie Johnson, Angela Miller, Brooke Schwartz, Diamond Setterberg, Emily Sharkey, Bailey Showalter. Sophomores -- Emily Arnsdorf, Kaylie Darrenkam, Jordan Dittman, Rachelle Graber, Katy Hawkins, Allison Hostetler, Nicole Hull, Hattie Lemert, Emily Meranda, Sheila MIller, Vanessa Murillo, Megan Pletcher, Jordan Snell.

Others: Seniors -- Ashli Carlson, Kamele Oberlin. Juniors -- Emily Waits. Sophomores -- Karli Beachy, Morgan Bobeck, Charlotte Stilwell. Freshmen -- Emily Beasley, Hannah Brown, Alissa Faldoe, Anissa Garza, Erin Gyuer, Shelby Goudey, Kelsie Graber, Becca Kropf, Rosalyn Miller, Monica Tarman, Lauren Waltman, Carissa Wright.

Next meet: Bremen at Fairfield Thursday, 4:45 p.m.

Coach Holsopple says: "I am very excited about this year. We have improved our record each of the last two years. We have almost all of our team back from last year and we have a terrific group of freshmen and newcomers. We also have our biggest team in recent memory. I expect many different girls to make significant contributions to our team."

Note: Jade Bobeck (pole vault), Diamond Setterberg (1600), Emily Sharkey (pole vault), and Megan Miller (100 hurdles) were regional qualifiers last season.

GOSHEN

Coach: Bruce Bergdall (sixth season). Assistants: Dallan Troyer, LeAnn Ankney, Brett Baranic, Nicole Lambelet.

2008 record: 6-3.

Returning letterwinners (6): Seniors -- Heather Bronge, Karla Folker, Tana Hardy, Nicole Johnson, Laura Sorg. Sophomore -- Maranda Reed.

Others: Seniors -- Edith Diaz, Laura Gladfelter, Tiffany Higdon, Cassie Maxwell, Laura Younghans. Juniors -- Lisa Bond, Vanessa Borkholder, Cassie Calderon, Jenica Corbett, Coleen Cox, Faith Day, Shelby Eiermann, Jennifer Good, Jordan Heiliger, Diana Hernandez, Mixie Hernandez, Haily Hite, Amy Jones, Dulce Manzano, Becca McFadden, Jordyn Myers, Rebekka Rudisch, Jessica Schirch, Bekah Vukovich, Olivia Zepeda. Sophomores -- Natalie Banakis, Jordan Bontrager, Sarah Jerrigan, Desiree Maran, Randi Swartzendruber. Freshmen -- Marissa Fields, Gabby Krezel, Naomi Moreno, Meranda Nissley, Juni Schirch, Amanda Vetter, Mya Wiese, Liana Yoder, Sylvia Zepeda.

Next meet: Goshen at West Noble Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.

Coach Bergdall says: "We are optimistic about this season because of the large number of returning athletes and a talented crop of freshmen. Our team leaders are driven to achieve the same success we did last year and have been the driving force behind setting solid team goals. If our focus can remain steady and the drive to achieve remains constant, I believe that we can be very competitive in the NLC."

JIMTOWN

Coach: Shaunte´Williams (fourth season). Assistants: Jason Stacy, Joe Linville, Dominick Fultz.

2008 record: 4-6.

Returning letterwinners (14): Seniors -- Jordan Cart, Emily Dean. Juniors -- Sarah DeShone, Mandy Fox, Zoey Frost, Kelsey Koebel, Hannah Oakley, Beth Peters, Hannah Taylor. Sophomores -- Rachel Bucher, Katie Goward, Chelsea Kozelka, Jenny Thayer, Stephany Wilson.

Others: Senior -- Tracy Wilson. Juniors -- Abby Adams, Julia Lemons. Sophomores -- Valerie Davis, Cinnamon Green, Lareesa Medford, Lauren Troyer. Freshmen -- Mariah Bateson, Kelsi Brubaker, Ashley Chancellor, Brook Clodfelter, Megan Fisher, Kayla Garrett, Sarah Hayes, Kayla Inbody, Kaylee Smetanka, Mallory Toombs, Jenna Turpin, Carly Vincent, Roxy Wade, Alayna Wagnerowski, Mackenzie Willard, Michelle Williams.

Next meet: Northridge and Westview at Jimtown Monday, 4:30 p.m.

Coach Williams says: "We have greater numbers this season and are excited about the potential of some of our younger athletes. Seniors Emily Dean and Jordan Cart have provided great leadership and the team has been working hard so far."

MEMORIAL

Coach: Bruce Baer (first season). Assistants: Tami Gregory, Rich Stein, Jim Mueninck, Pat Barnes.

2008 record: 5-3.

Returning letterwinners (13): Seniors -- Mary Corpe, Mercedes Dues, Jennifer Krumwiede, Callie Moore, Samantha Stephenson. Juniors -- Kristina Bettis, Brooke Cooper, Michelle Corpe, Kiesha Gates, Marshe Goodman. Sophomores -- Noelle Gipson, Frankie Hawkins, Amber Reese.

Others: Seniors -- Molly Bails, Brianna Culbreath, Erin Maddux. Juniors -- Chelsea Antonelli, Katelyn Falcone, Jennifer Giger, Iris Herrera, Jazmyn Hershberger, Kyla Martin, Kimberly Nunez, Marilyn Roby, Christina Smiechowski. Sophomores -- Stevie Allen, Heidi Cross, Edith Fraire, Sutida Mixay, Wanda Sisomphou, Akyah Taylor, Kara Young. Freshmen -- Christina Arbaugh, Brionna Barnett, Aquesha Bonds, Lauren Burket, Kelley Cline, Mallory Conrad, Grace Dalton, Julie Erwin, Elizabeth Geljack, Samina Henderson, Emily Hoefle, Jonequa Jackson, Shayla Nelson, Kayla Pawling, Adrianna Robinson, Marlee Rose.

Next meet: Memorial at Central Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.

Coach Baer says: "As a staff we are excited about the season. We are making a concentrated effort to be mentally tough in conjunction with our physical preparation in order to achieve our desired results. Our goals are to continuously improve at practice each day to be in the hunt fro the conference and sectional titles at the end of the season."

Note: Jennifer Krumwiede (100 hurdles), Kristin Bettis (400 relay) and Kiesha Gates (400 relay) were each participants in the state meet last season.

NORTHWOOD

Coach: Brooke Tobias (third season). Assistants: Bill Mitschelen, Scott Mikel.

2008 record: 1-7.

Returning letterwinners (12): Seniors -- Kaley Bontrager, Kelcy Heckaman, Lindsey Kaufman. Juniors -- Kaylin Beckwith, Bethany Brewer, Taylor Garner, Kaity Mikel, Jessica Miller. Sophomores -- Kristyn Burt, Breann Hall, Mattie Mikel, Lindsey Roe.

Others: Seniors -- Candace Brown, Jessa Keiser, Stefani Scherer, Lindsey Steffen. Juniors -- Mayra Baltazar, Rachael Hall, Nancy Medina, Jewel Miller, Maira Santos. Sophomores -- Melissa Coleman, Jayla Fehr, Melanie Hertzler, Ashley Johnson, Abigail Simms, Lindsey Smeltzer, Sarah Smeltzer, Kami Stutzman, Emily Wenger, Holly Wilson. Freshmen -- Alley Bailey, Kayla Bear, Brooke Bender, Andrea Cervantes, Cassie Dyksen, Cassie Griffin, Karlie Kratzchmar, Marissa Martinez, Cynthia Medina, Becca Slabaugh, Bryesha Williams.

Next meet: Mishawaka at NorthWood today, 10:30 a.m.

Coach Tobias says: "We are really on the move. We have 40 athletes and it's not just like we've got people that are just standing around. They're really ready to go. We had eight place at the state indoor meet. Watch out!"

NORTHRIDGE

Coach: Josh Fletcher (third season). Assistants: Jim Miller, Ted Lantz, Errin Tribble, Melody Purviance, Luke Holdread.

2008 record: 7-2.

Returning letterwinners (8): Seniors -- Lauren Adams, Megan Hammel, Hanna Mercer. Juniors -- Dana Christner, Leah Riffell. Sophomores -- Skylair Hilton, Erin Jones, Morgan Lewallen.

Others: Seniors -- Sonia Navarro, Robin Nystrand. Juniors -- Becca Balmer, Monica Briano, Denise Garcia, Justine Hansen, Brooke Hauser, Jennifer Latshaw, Emily Mishler. Sophomores -- Annalise Berger, Autumn Elliott, Sam Greulach, Marissa Holaway, Nola Prough, Kathryn Smith, Kaitlyn Taylor, Darci Wise. Freshmen -- Madison Abrams, Cedes Clifford, Amelia Elliott, Adeline Evans, Diana Navarro, Lily Russo, Emily Seiltz.

Next meet: Northridge and Westview at Jimtown Monday, 4:30 p.m.

Coach Fletcher says: "We had a very productive off season with lots of girs committing themselves to improving their track and field skills. Skylair Hilton is our highest returning finisher from last seaon's regional meet, with a fifth place finish in the 3200. The coaching staff is very excited about our freshman class and the other new additions to our team. The NLC will again be a competitive and exciting conference."

PENN

Coach: Scott Geist (third season). Assistants: Michael Clements, Robb Johnson, Tom Miller, Brian Griman.

2008 record: 8-0.

Returning letterwinners (26): Seniors -- Morgan Donat, Kait Hendershot, Jane Kovach, Katie Kraft, Andrea Nelson, Karlee Seider, Jackie Tachman. Juniors -- Valarie Burns, Theresa Coughlin, Amanda Cregier, Briena Davis, M.J. Doan, Brenna Gonderman, Jordan Jayme, Natalie Obren, Lauren Rice, Erin Yeoman. Sophomores -- Dadyn Calderone, Danielle Gabrish, Alyssa Hummel, Katie Husband, Alissa Penland, Kait Redman, Kenzie Redman, Heather Stevens, Val Whitmer.

Others: Seniors -- Alex Gabrielli, Andrea Korzan, Janna Zimmerman. Juniors -- Shania Banchik, Jennifer Hayes, Shelby Heilman, Brittany Kidd, Presley Lamberson, Julie Miller, Natalie Nagy, Katie Paege, Becky Seel. Sophomores -- Ali Bartlett, Nakeara Conner, Jenell DeHart, Kiertsten Dilts, Katie Dominiak, Stephanie Enyeart, Jessica Filipski, Casey Grantham, Leah Matz, Chelsea Miller, Julie Pennington, Kanesha Pickens, Katelin Quantz, Monica Raciti, Whitney Rice, Aileen Sun, Ashley VonAuermalde, Lauren Weldy. Freshmen -- Holly Bursley, Katherine Clements, Courtney Copenhaver, Ambrie Cwik, Anna Erdel, Caitlyn Fleury, Sarah Foulks, Brittney Fuller, Maria Gabrielli, Kristina Galat, Sophie Glassford, Whitney Grace, Lindsay Grochowalski, Rachel Holmes, Kristen Johnson, Nadia Kidiwa, Karly Kline, Courtney Lapehn, Aubrey Lewis, Katie Martin, Robyn Mills, Bubala Moonga, Erika Ponce de Leon, Allison Pulliam, Emily Quinlan, Kaitlyn Reeves, Morgan Schock, Tori Smith, Dominique Wiley, Emma Williams, Anne Zdziebka.

Next meet: Penn and SB St. Joseph at SB Adams Tuesday, April 14, 5 p.m.

Coach Geist says: "After winning Penn's first regional championship we will have a target on our backs, but with hard work in the off-season we hope to be able to defend our championship. We return many state qualifiers as well as a handful of kids who just missed going to state that are hungry to reach Bloomington. We will look to them for leadership as we add a talented group of freshen that will add to our depth."

Note: Penn, the defending Northern Indiana Conference champions, earned sectional and regional titles last season.

WAWASEE

Coach: Scott Lancaster. Assistants: Staci Weisser, Dave Stookey, Scot McDowell, Jerid Stoffel.

2008 record: 2-8-1.

Returning letterwinners (7): Seniors -- Adriana Ganz, Kierstyn Jones. Juniors -- Crystal DeLaFuente, Stephanie Kuhn. Sophomores -- Darian Conard, Stephanie Rhodes, Nicole Rhodes.

Others: Senior -- Ashlee Ort. Juniors -- Cassandra DeGood, Ellie Gilbert, Ali Herdich, Mady Morgan. Sophomores -- Tarra Freel, Mercedes Lowe, Cassidy Parker, Maggie Reichel, Audrey Stover, Aly Walbridge, Amy Walker. Freshmen -- Kaely Bame, Amanda Cantu, Savannah Guimond, Sarah Jones, Brittany Robinson, Sarah Steele, Juliana Workman.

Next meet: Wawasee at Tippecanoe Valley Tuesday, 5 p.m.

Coach Lancaster says: "This is the first season for us combining track staffs so everyone is making an adjustment. We have increased our numbers a little, but it will take time for us to make the type of improvements we expect to make since this team is young. We have a number of individuals who have shown great promise so we're anxious to get things started."

WESTVIEW

Coach: Carrie Martin (sixth season). Assistants: Jon Cook.

2008 record: 10-4.

Returning letterwinners (13): Seniors -- Amanda King, Ashley Roth, Jordan Slabach, Kylie Yoder. Juniors -- Ashley Miller, Nicole Jansing, Amanda Hunsberger, Jordan Geng, Kelsi Schwartz, Krystal Schwartz, Kaylee Yoder. Sophomores -- Erin Rockey, Sondra Bellaire.

Others: Seniors -- Ronja Sharick, Skye Simons, Courtney Wigner. Sophomores -- Brittany Hershberger, Jade Oakley, Kristin Osech, Richelle Sharick, Candice Stutzman, Christa Stutzman. Freshmen -- Janell Bender, Skyler Carpenter, Mandy Jones, Jasmin Springer, Lauren Stutzman, Sabrina Whitaker, Jeslyn Zimmerly, Kassy Zimmerman.

Next meet: Westview and Northridge at Jimtown Monday, 4:30 p.m.

Compiled By Brendon McCullin