By Avery Moulton – Staff Reporter

Senior captain Hailey Russo is excited about the upcoming girls indoor track season. She has many goals and expectations that she will hope to complete during the winter season. Russo is competing in many sprinting events for her last high school indoor track team. She is excited and looking forward to making more memories this year. Advocate Staff Reporter Avery Moulton interviewed Russo about indoor track season.

Avery Moulton: What are some personal goals you would like to achieve this season?

Hailey Russo: Some personal goals I have for this season are to make states for every one of my events. I made it last year for one now I’m going to try to make it for my other two. Also, I really want to make our family bigger. I want to get freshmen to join and create friendships with the that will help our team do our best, feel connected, and lead us to states.

AM: What are the team goals?

HR: My team’s goal is to have everyone PR. I want everyone to feel proud of their performances and how far they have come from the beginning to the end of the season. I want to get as many people to SCC and states this year as well. Besides competing I want a sense of community. Last year I feel we had a great community and I want it to grow and continue that way. 

AM: What events are you competing in?

HR: I’m competing in the 55M, 300M, and the 4×200 relay. I might also compete in the high jump. 

AM: What are the major responsibilities you need to be on top of as captain?

HR: As captain, I don’t only need to focus on how I’m doing in my events but how my other teammates are also doing. I want to be someone they go to for help with an event like if they don’t understand the form or block starts. I’m always here to help out anyone. I also want everyone to be included. The last couple years there has been a divide and I feel last year I was able to bring the underclassman and the upperclassman together more and create a family and I want to continue to do that.

AM: How are you preparing for the upcoming meets?

HR: Practice is starting November 30, which will really help my mind into running mode. I haven’t run as much as I hoped but I still try to.