Ana Cecilia Maia Menard, a sophomore at Sunlake High School, is leading the girls cross country team with ambitious goals for the upcoming fall season. Last year, she finished 14th at the Class 4A state meet while her team placed eighth, but both she and the program aim to improve significantly this year. Coach Randall Reeves has built a deep roster of 26 or 27 runners, drawing talent from Rushe Middle School next door. Menard set a personal best time of 18:16 last fall and now targets a top-10 finish at state, with coach Reeves predicting she could even reach the top five. The team is eager to return to the podium after missing it previously and has high expectations for their performance this season.
Key Points:
- Ana Cecilia Maia Menard is a sophomore at Sunlake High School leading the girls cross country team.
- The team placed eighth at the Class 4A state meet last season while Menard finished 14th.
- Coach Randall Reeves has built a roster of 26 or 27 runners, the largest in program history.
- Menard set a personal best time of 18:16 and aims for a top-10 finish at the upcoming state meet.
- The team draws talent from Rushe Middle School next door, creating a steady pipeline of new runners.
