WAITSBURG – Waitsburg-Prescott track coach Jeff Bartlow is enthusiastic about his boys' track team this year, and yet disappointed with the girls' turnout.

"We only have four girls out, which is disappointing," he said, "but they'll get some great experience in individual events."

The one veteran returning girl is sophomore distance runner Emily Adams. "Emily's been working out all winter and she's in great shape," Bartlow said. "She should do well in the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 (meters). She also wants to do triple jump."

Adams is an experienced cross country runner and knows how to prepare...