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By SETH STASKEY
Times Leader Sports Editor
BRIDGEPORT - Head coach Robert Newhart hopes the influx of some new faces along with some talented returnees will lead to a successful season of Bridgeport track and field this spring.
"Our returning athletes have done a great job of stepping up and taking leadership roles and responsibilities," Newhart said. "We have a number of first timers who are eager to begin competing."
BOYS
The Bulldogs will be led by distance ace John Tully who placed in the OVAC. He will compete in all three long distances.
The other boys on the squad include junior Joseph Bugaj (100, 200), sophomores Damon Burgess (400, 800, 1600), Brody Puskas (shot put, discus), Lamara Kendricks (100, 200).
The freshmen thinclads are Kaleb McCamick (100, long jump, shot put, discus) and Gabriel Wheaton (100, 200, long jump).
GIRLS
Nine are out for the Bridgeport girls squad, and Newhart is confident his team will take a step forward.
"There's a lot of potential up and down the roster with athletes who are both experienced and new to the sport," Newhart said. "We're happy to have a growing interest in the sport, especially within our younger ranks."
Seniors Hailey Conaway (sprints) and Sadie Watts (shot put, high jump) lead the way for the Bridgeport girls.
Juniors Daijah Smith (sprints, high jump) and Addison Galownia (sprints) are joined by sophomores Erica Marling (throws), Maddie Matusik (throws) and Christa Nicola (sprints, hurdles).
Rounding out the roster are freshman Josalyn Canter (sprints) and Cadence Watts (throws).