For the past several years, Emily Roth was the premier distance runner in the Pinelands Regional girls cross-country program. But Roth graduated in June, and the squad now has to rely on a group of young Wildcats to make some noise this fall.

“All the girls have been working hard since July 5, when our summer practices began,” said coach Holly Egan. “We’ve been course training, weight lifting and beach running. I’m hoping this leads to a winning season.”