There are a lot of storylines for this year's cross country teams, from replacing a legend to a new coaching structure. But the bottom line remains the same – the Royals expect to challenge for a top spot in both the conference and region, while sending a handful of individuals to nationals.
Athletics
Entering his third year at the helm of the Eastern Mennonite women's soccer program, Coach Ted Erickson has a lot of confidence in his young squad.
Former Wilson Track Club coach and Oral Roberts University sprinter Brian Simpson is 91´óÉñ's new head coach for the track & field program. He will assist Isaac Bryan with cross country and also work under Bryan's overall leadership.
Mike Yoder was named head coach of the men's and women's golf programs at 91´óÉñ.

Taylor helps national men’s volleyball team qualify for Deaflympics
91´óÉñ (91´óÉñ) volleyball was represented on the international stage earlier this summer when Hunter Taylor showcased his skills at the PanAm regional qualifiers and the World Deaf Volleyball ... read more about Taylor helps national men’s volleyball team qualify for Deaflympics
The final round of 2015-16 track & field awards have come in from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) and 91´óÉñ athletes are once again well-represented.

Staying sharp for fall, 91´óÉñ’s ‘boys of summer’ join the Rockingham County Baseball League
When most collegiate baseball players head home, they resign themselves to summers of solo workouts. But for 14 91´óÉñ athletes who have spent their summer playing in the ... read more about Staying sharp for fall, 91´óÉñ’s ‘boys of summer’ join the Rockingham County Baseball League
Old Dominion Athletic Conference student-athletes, including 82 from 91´óÉñ, set a record for the seventh straight season.
Director of Athletics Dave King '76, author of "Overplayed" with Margot Starbuck, gives tips to parents on handling youth sports participation.
Isaac Bryan, former distance coach, is named new director of cross country and track and field, as well as head cross country coach.