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2017 Desert Oasis Girls Track Capsule

DESERT OASIS

Head coach: Jesi Colston, third season

Returning letter winners: Twenty-one

Top athletes: Teviah Butler (Jr.), Madelyn Doerr (So.), Erin Gibson (Jr.), Neva Newling (Sr.), Isabel Sullivan (Jr.), Nicolette Marriott (Jr.), Kayla Williams (Jr.), Megan Adams (Sr.)

Outlook: The Diamondbacks have returning talent in a variety of events with experience in the sprints, distance, jumps and throws all present.

“The girls are looking really strong this year,” Colston said. “We have numerous returners that will continue to make our team competitive as well as some incoming freshmen and transfers that you should watch out for.”

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