Laughlin 2013 Girls Track Capsule

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

March 7, 2013 - 4:00 pm

LAUGHLIN

Head coach: Ben Fermon, ninth season

Returning letter winners: Nine

Top athletes: Larissa Bunting (Sr.), Deanna Tripp (Sr.), Christina Escarzaga (Sr.), Kemberly Mejia (Sr.)

Outlook: The Cougars welcome back nine letter winners, including state qualifiers in Bunting (400, 1600 relay), Tripp (400, 1600 relay), Escarzaga (1600, 3200, 3200 relay) and Mejia (1600, 3200, 3200 relay).

"Both the boys and the girls are working to win their first division championship," Fermon said. "We're looking for an exciting season."

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