WOODSTOCK — Veteran Woodstock Academy boys’ cross country coach Peter Lusa said the team started off on the right foot by taking part in the Day Kimball Healthcare “Give-It-A- Try” Triathlon.

“The season began with the team helping at the Day-Kimball Hospital ‘Give-It-A-Try’ triathlon. The boys ran the transition area before and during the race. They assisted the finish line by aiding runners, giving out water and collecting timing bracelets. The boys also provided water and guidance along the running course and served as sweepers to help clear the course at the event’s conclusion.”

The team has a large number of returning athletes. Lusa said: “We look forward to placing at the top of the ECC’s again this season. Last year’s finish was a tie with Bacon Academy. We will have a good pack of runners near the front this year and expect better results.”

Top returning players:

Dan Crème – 12

Cylus Gould – 12

Ivan Karlsen - 12

Kenneth Birlin – 11

Holden Pimental – 11

Evan Gianfriddo – 10

Christian Mink – 10

Matt Roethlein – 10

Cheney, Chris 12

Cummings, Wyatt 12

Law, Jared 12

Collins ,Spencer 11

Jared Feragne 11

Noah Pepper 11

Guillot Alex 10

Guillot Matt 10

Monahan, Tristan 10

Renaud, Lucas 10

Roethlein, Nathan 10

There are 15 returning starters.

Top newcomers: 

Pregel, Alex 11

Mccusker  Sean 10

Roethlein  Nate 10

Aspiras  Ethan 9

Currie Cody            9

Peabody  John 9

Salsich  Noah            9

Dias Jackson 9

Schuler  Quinn 9

Zhang, Jason 9