Every year I am given the opportunity to recognize some standout talent and leadership on our team. This year, the decisions were difficult to make. So many kids improved, so many were positive influences and leaders, and it goes without saying that all my team is the most valuable to me!

This year's award winners for the girls team were: Freshman Lainey Winkers as Most Improved Runner; junior Tayler Yapp as Runner of the Year; and junior Adrianna Herritz, who received the Coach's Award for her leadership role on the team.

Award winners for the boys team were: Sophomore Carson Heller as...