2012 Chaparral Boys Cross Country Capsule

Head coach: Cynthia Ziegler, fifth season

Returning lettermen: Five

Top athletes: Ricardo Salas (Jr.), Donnie White (Sr.), Elijah Cooper (Sr.), Jose Ortiz (Jr.), Nick Pearson, Oscar Trujillo.

Outlook: The Cowboys bring back five lettermen and hope to be more competitive this season.

Ziegler said Salas has improved and will be a top runner, and White is expected to contribute as a newcomer to the program.