SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Santa Clara women's cross country/track & field will welcome eight freshman runners for the upcoming seasons.

Get to know a little about the newcomers below.

Kaylee Volner | Fr. | Makawao, Hawaii | Seabury Hall 

Best Marks
1500: 4:46.01
3k: 10:17.93

Top finishes
Hawaii State Champion at 3k
Runner up in the 1500
Runner up at the 2021 XC State Championships

"Kaylee is a gifted and hard-working athlete who has spent the entirety of her high school career as one of, if not the best, runner in the state of Hawaii. Kaylee is coachable and brings a lot of leadership qualities to our team."

Head coach Pete Cushman

Brianna McInnis | Fr. | Mill Valley, Calif. | Tamalpais HS

Best Marks
1600: 4:49.89
3200: 10:45.31

Top finishes
Finished 8th at the California state meet in the 1600
24th at the California State Cross Country Championships

"Brianna is a relatively young runner, having played basketball early in her high school career. She took up the sport in winter 2020, and has revealed how gifted she is in her short time as a runner. She's driven and highly motivated to succeed."

Head coach Pete Cushman

Shayda Zarrin | Fr. | Highlands Ranch, Colo. | Mountain Vista HS

Best Marks
1600: 5:15.41
3200: 11:03.12

"Shayda has a lot of talent, and spent her high school career as a big contributor on a very talented and successful high school program. She's placed as high as 12th at the Colorado State Cross Country Championships, and continues to show she has a lot of room to grow and develop in our program."

Head coach Pete Cushman

Taylor Krasa | Fr. | Glendale, Ariz. | Mountain Ridge HS

Best Marks
1600: 5:18.78
3200: 11:28.43

"Taylor was a multiple state qualifier in both cross country and track, and while she dealt with some setbacks her senior year, has shown that she has a lot of ability and can and will develop and contribute in our program."

Head coach Pete Cushman

Rachelle Cormier | Fr. | Bellevue, Wash. | Interlake HS

Best Marks
1600: 5:43.33
3200: 11:56.36

"Rachelle was a multiple state qualifier in the Washington State cross country meet. She's rehabbing from a torn ACL, and will miss the fall season. We are excited for all that Rachelle can bring to the team both during rehab, and once she's healthy again. Rachelle is hard working and driven, and will fit in well with the team culture."

Head coach Pete Cushman

Sophie Smithstanza | Fr. | Portland, Ore. | Central Catholic HS

Best Marks
1500: 5:12.19
3k: 10:57.51

Top Finishes
Competed in the Oregon State Cross Country Championships
Contributed to team's 7th place team finish

"Sophie comes from Central Catholic, which has been a program we've had a lot of success with once they get to Santa Clara, both as teammates and with developing. We are excited to see Sophie and all her enthusiasm and hard work in our program."

Head coach Pete Cushman

Noelani Krauss | Fr. | Spokane, Wash. | Gonzaga Prep

Best Marks
800: 2:21.63
1600: 5:16.28
3200: 11:30.38

Top Finishes
13th in 800 at 2022 Washington State Track and Field Championships

"Noelani has a history of success in both track and cross country during her high school career. Early on she will develop in our 800 group, and ultimately has the ability to make an impact at all distances. She's a hard worker and a great teammate, and we are thrilled to have her in the program."

Head coach Pete Cushman

Evie Tsokolas | Fr. | Chicago, Ill. | St. Ignatius College Prep

Best Marks
200: 27.24
400: 1:07.33

"Evie is someone who comes into the program and will be attempting to move up in distance. We liked Evie's athleticism and her enthusiasm and commitment to move up in distance. We are excited to see her grow and develop in the program."

Head coach Pete Cushman

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