Throughout last spring, a number of juniors and sophomores started rising up within the Pinelands Regional girls track and field program to provide coach Matt Fuller with some depth in certain events. This season, following the graduation of several prominent athletes, the remaining core group is the focal point of the program.

“We’re looking to be competitive in our division, but we are going to be relying heavily on our seniors and juniors,” Fuller said. “We need some athletes to step up and have big seasons.”

First and foremost, the Wildcats will be expecting more excellence from junior thrower Elizabeth Makar, who last season…