When Elena Lancioni headed off to Bowling Green, the former LaPorte star left some words of advice for Kailee Schoof.

New Prairie's Kelsey Tyler, left, LaPorte's Kailee Schoof and Valparaiso's Alison Mundell race toward the finish line at last year's Chesterton Sectional. Schoof will be one of the favorites t…

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.