When Coach Welch started his cross-country season he never expected that this year would be any different from the last. What he didn’t imagine was having ten freshmen already showing signs of promise, and 5 new upper-classmen, two of whom are already running on top seven. Add that to the twelve returning veterans on top seven and you’ve got state champions in the making. “I’ve never had a team this good.” Welch said, “It’s new territory for me. They’ve never been this fast or so hard working; they are so coachable and I’m excited to find out what they can do.”
When asked why he likes coaching this sport in particular he responded; “Cross country is all about heart, focus and sacrifice; everything else gets stripped away. You have to accept that in order to get good results.” Although Welch admits that winning is nice, the team is more concerned with running well and being proud of their progress as athletes. “My focus is about getting on that last bus ride home and feeling like we’ve accomplished something.”
The cross country team has three Saturday meets coming up and they need as many people cheering for them as possible so remember these dates because you’re going to want to see this team in action!
10/3 – Homecoming race at the Fairgrounds
10/31 – Class M State Meet at Derryfield Park in Manchester; 9:00am
11/7 – Meet of Champions at Nashua South HS; 2:30pm
