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Coach: Lori Petrik (ninth year)

2007 finish: Won Class 2A Southern League

Returning letterwinners: Five

Top athletes: Jessica Gnadt (Sr.), Brenda Cortez (Sr.), Alexandra Condray (Sr.)

Top newcomers: Chantel McDonald

Outlook: Gnadt, Cortez and Condray were each all-state last season, and with 12 runners out this year, the Cougars appear to have a decent shot at repeating as Class 2A Southern League champions.