1997 Season
Head Coach: Mike Madsen
Assistant Coach: Dennis Karnstedt
As the season came to an end, the girls cross country team kept their 19-year record of placing in the top three in the West Suburban Conference meet. It's a goal and tradition that has been kept every year since 1979.
They relied on pack running in order to place well in the team and individual standings. They focused more on strategic formats this year in attempting to defeat their opponents. The competitive spirit was carried throughout the team, with large time drops showing dramatically.
The team once again proved itself with outstanding accomplishments. From the young talented freshmen to strong veteran seniors, everybody contributed equally. Not only were there new runners but there were new coaches to add to the excitement.
As the season progressed injuries became a large obstacle to face. Some runners also committed themselves to another sport or activity. Through all of this, the team was able to defeat Morton 27-28, which was a crucial meet to build up the opportunities for conference.
When regionals approached, the Hornets had the opportunity again to beat Morton one last time. Among them Colleen Amish placed 15th out of 70 girls. Through it all the lady Hornets still had a great season and managed to come together as a team this year.
Several all-conference runners, including Natalie Kong, Amish, and Joni Ranchero, held the team together.
"This was a successful year of rebuilding as we continued our tradition of always finishing in the top three at conference. We had our largest team ever, including many first-time runners." - Coach Mike Madsen
"My racing performance this season was that I believed I was physically able to run each race, but I lacked a positive mental attitude. I took this year more seriously compared to last year." - Sarah Augustine, Varsity
"I had a stress fracture in my shin and it was difficult to come back from missing half the season. But I worked my way into the top ten which was a great accomplishment." - Anjali Iyengar, Varsity
"My most memorable performance was at the Minooka Invitational, when I ran my personal record of 13:07. We came in 5th as a team." - Dylana Leung, Sophomore
- 1998 Hinsdale South Vespa Yearbook
Season Schedule
Hornet/Red Devil Invite - September 6, 1997
Reavis Running Rams Invite - September 13, 1997
Tri @ Willowbrook - September 15, 1997
Minooka Flight Invite - September 20, 1997
Mustang Invite - September 20, 1997
Tri vs. Downers Grove South & Leyden - September 22, 1997
Dual @ Willowbrook - September 29, 1997
Pat Savage Invite - October 4, 1997
Home vs. Morton & Proviso East - October 6, 1997
West Suburban Gold Conference - October 18, 1997
IHSA 2A Regional @ Lyons Township - October 25, 1997
IHSA 2A Sectional @ Phillips Park - November 1, 1997
Roster
Amy Dhaliwal
Anjali Iyengar
Anna Kumis
Becka Duvall
Bianca Taylor
Brooke Bulster
Carli Spanik
Christina Bayer
Colleen Amish
Corinne Pahr
Dylana Leung
Erin Kelly
Holly Oliver
Janet Madura
Joni Ranchero
Kara Trinco
Kate Pachmayer
Katie Hoganson
Lauren Carkhuff
Lauren Markovic
Leah Rauktys
Liz Duvall
Liz Kassir
Lour Lezondra
Manshi Patel
Meisha Hill
Missy Veronica
Natalie Kong
Niti Dhaliwal
Sara Pivac
Sarah Augustine
Sarah Koziol
Sarah Libby
Smita Narayen
Sumayya Basathia
Tracy Hines
