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Lake Central's Megan Zajac, left, and LaPorte's Kailee Schoof sprint to the finish of the Class 3A race at last year's New Prairie Invitational. Schoof, a junior, is the Slicers' heir apparent…

Kailee Schoof of LaPorte reaches the finish line first at Tuesday's Jack Bransford Classic at Kesling Park. The Slicers' junior will be one of the top runners in the area this season.

Whether she's running, swimming or biking, Marina Ahner prefers to go the extra distance.

LaPorte's Kailee Schoof leads Tuesday's Jack Bransford Classic at Kesling Park. The Slicers sophomore won the race in 20 minutes, 25 seconds.

LAPORTE | Coaches always tell their runners that every point counts.