1989 Season
Head Coach: Mike Madsen
Bright colors of black and gold streaked across the path, revealing their true colors for the upcoming battle. No, it wasn't a swarm of hornets, and the battle weapons weren’t their stingers. These competitors were the girls cross country team, and the weapons they used were speed, stamina, and spirit. According to Coach Mike Madsen, "The team was an average group of runners that worked hard to become an above-average team." This year there were two individuals who advanced to the sectionals: Melinda Grieco and Amy Van Allen. Melinda was also named the most valuable player. “We worked together to achieve our goals and didn't compete against each other,” she said. This year's cross country team continued a streak of being among the top three in conference. To prepare for their meets, the girls practiced after school. There were many returning runners to help them record a 4-2 mark and place third in dual meets. They were also among the top five finalists in the invitationals. “Practice was always different. You could never expect to do the same thing twice,” commented Amy Van Allen.
- 1990 Hinsdale South Vespa Yearbook
Season Schedule
Hornet/Red Devil Invite - September 2, 1989
Reavis Running Rams Invite - September 9, 1989
Home vs. Morton - September 11, 1989
Bloom Invite - September 16, 1989
Tri @ Downers Grove South - September 18, 1989
Grant-Crystal Lake Invite - September 23, 1989
Tri @ Addison Trail - September 25, 1989
Home vs. Proviso East - October 2, 1989
Indian Invite - October 7, 1989
West Suburban Gold Conference - October 14, 1989
IHSA 2A Regional @ Fenton - October 21, 1989
IHSA 2A Sectional @ KLM - October 28, 1989
Roster
Amy Spencer
Amy Van Allen
Dana Kreterfield
Gina DiGuilio
Heather Lingane
Judy Pacubas
Kali Kordewick
Kristen Lasica
Marjorie Larican
Melinda Grieco
Melinda Spann
Rana Kreterfield
Sarah Lee
Stephanie Swift
Sue Saxinger