At Lafayette Jeff, the Bronchos have a new boys coach, the defending girls sectional champions, and a host of athletes with state meet experience. At West Lafayette, the Red Devils plan to build around their defending state champion girls 3,200 relay team. Jessica Gall and Janice Babbs return from that relay. At McCutcheon, Bob Schnerre moves over from Central Catholic to take over the Mavericks' girls program. And at Central Catholic, the Knights hope to defend their Hoosier Heartland Conference championships under new coach Paul Frey.
All signs point to the usual battles for sectional championships.
Last season, Harrison won the local boys title by a scant half-point over Lafayette Jeff. The Bronchos did come away with the girls title, edging West Lafayette by five points. Lafayette Jeff Larry Griggs replaces longtime coach Bob Downing as the head of the Bronchos boys. Griggs assisted Downing for three years and has a clear blueprint for the Lafayette Jeff program. I also believe we can do very well in our regional and I think we can send several individuals to the state meet.