The Verga sisters might come across as a comedy act, but they have a chance to reach the state meet. Just because they're in the same family doesn't mean they're on the same page. Jessica is 15. Ask River Ridge track standouts Melissa, Kim and Jessica Verga to merely talk about themselves, and the disagreements start right away.
Fingers fly, but nobody agrees.
So it goes with the Vergas. River Ridge coach Dave Heywood is used to the unintentional comedy of the Verga sisters, but along with the laughs he also enjoys having their maturity, leadership and talent on the Royal Knights' track and field team. The Royal Knights have no official team captains, just Vergas. They're mainstays not just on the track team, but in cross country and weightlifting as well. Heywood relies on the girls' athleticism to earn the team points in multiple events.