Lewis pumped up about Brookfield Central girls track team

With several key returnees and some promising newcomers, Brookfield Central girls track coach Lorie Lewis is excited about this season's team.

Lewis is counting on 15 returning letter winners, led by junior MVP Elizabeth Flatley, a WIAA State qualifier in the 3200 relay, 1600 and 3200, who was All-State in the 3200.

Senior Alissa Elwing, a WIAA State qualifier in the 400 and a returning MVP, Jessica Meichtry, a WIAA state qualifier in the discus) and Veronica Porubsky, a WIAA qualifier in 100 high hurdles are other top returnees.

Seniors Kelsey Fox and Kelsey Kazmierczak, juniors Paulina Agnello, Shae Ziegler, Serenti Tuchalski, Jennifer Fox, Kristen Hlava, Leah Klingaman and Danielle Kulpins and sophomores Megan Hlava and Chisom Obasih also are back.

Lewis is also excited about some promising newcomers - freshmen Shannon Kebisek (jumps), Cassie Jehly (sprints) and Lucy Kwiatkowski (distance), sophomore Karin Jorgensen (jumps) and senior Lauren Flatley (distance).

"This will be a fun team to coach," Lewis said. "We have a good mix of returning talent with several first-time athletes who will find immediate entries at the varsity level.

"The team has a core group of athletes who are very competitive and work hard. It's always exciting to start the season out with a group like this."