Women's Track and Cross Country

Women's Cross Country Looks to Seniors for Strength
	(EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.) When Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville women's cross country Coach Darryl Frerker looks at his team,
he sees potential.
	Three seniors head the list of returnees, giving the Cougars hope
for a successful season. The team is, according to Frerker, already ahead
of its pace from a year ago.
	"During a practice run, the averaged time of our top five came in
faster than last year," said Frerker. "As a group, we're a good 30 seconds
faster on average."
	To keep that pace up for the whole season, Frerker looks to
seniors Bridget Fitzpatrick (Florissant, Mo.), Ann Miklovic (St. Louis,
Mo.), and Lisa Ribes (Benld) to be among the team's top five.
	Add sophomore Amanda Bozue (Joliet) to the mix, and the Cougars
appear to have four of its top five runners. The next question stands as
to which newcomer can fill the final position in the top five.
	Alissa Alberts (Lincoln), Jill Irlam (Virden) and Colleen
Schroeder (Jerseyville) have been at SIUE but begin their first year of
eligibility in cross country. "They're both distance runners who are
jumping into the cross country arena," said Frerker. 
	The rest of the roster contains traditional freshmen. Stephanie
Mullen (Girard) appears ready to be among the team's top five. The Cougars
also look to Penny Simons (Minier) and Shelly Friberg (Springfield, Mo.)
for depth.
	The Cougars' first action of the season is Saturday, Sept. 4, when
the team plays host for the SIUE Open at the SIUE cross country course.
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