After struggling with participation numbers for the last three years, the Somers girls XC team has set a new team record for members. This years team boasts 23 members including 8 freshman. The team graduated many key members in 2006 and the following fall only 8 girls finished the season. In 2007 and 2008 10-13 girls were on the team and now with three senior rookies and 8 freshman, the squad appears headed back towards their glory days of 2003-2005, when they were ranked in the top 5 in the state. Last year's team was ranked 18th in NY State Class A.Led by senior captain Rachel O'Connell the girls team not only has the numbers but also the talent to compete. With a top 6 consisting of O'Connell, Eve Marenghi, Julia Cavaliere, Maggie Hashmall, Crosby Tillman, and Claire Roediger, the Tuskers hope to contend for a league and Sectional titles. Freshman Michala Donnelly, Alyssa Passarelli, and Sarah Corning are expected to vie for varsity positions along with senior rookie Megan Brooks, giving the team the best depth they have had since the 2003 team won the JV Sectional title.
