Lahser Knights Cross Country Teams Looking Strong

Both the boys and girls cross country teams at Lahser will be much improved from last season.

“The fact that we were so young really hurt us last year, but both teams are going to be much more competitive this fall,” head coach Nick Stration said.

Despite what Station would categorize as a down campaign, the Knights qualified for the state meet in 2010.

“The goal is to get back there and do better,” he said.

Juniors Mike Gawlik and Zahir Allarakhia will be the boys squad’s top runners. The Knights girls team will also be highlighted by a talented trio of juniors in Alana O’ Mera, Elena Miller and Mara Gueli.

They will have a true test competing Saturday at the West Bloomfield and Brother Rice Invitational at Kensington Metro Park. The time has yet to be announced.