Katie Hickey's success and leadership are not easily replaced, as the team found it hard to rebound without her.
“During cross country losing (Katie) was a big impact because she was our number one runner,” Horton said, “ but she still lead and handled (the injury) well. Others stepped up, but to replace someone like her it is a team effort.”
Hickey also praised some of her teammates for stepping up during her absence.
“A lot of freshmen have stepped up and done well.” Hickey said, “Stephanie Clouser has been doing well and should be stellar in the future. Cristin Samuels has also been doing well. With all our other runners stepping up we should be alright.”
(here you see freshmen Cristin Samuels)There is hope on the horizon however, as she is starting to get back into shape, and could possibly compete at the end of this outdoor track season.
“She is just starting back to running,” Horton stated, “she wont do any indoor track meets, but we won’t rush her either, she has an outside chance of competing in nationals.”
These sentiments were also echoed by Hickey.
“Today was my first time running and I was really excited.” Hickey said,” (Running) is great, I’m addicted! I might try and come back for out door, but we will have to wait and see, the coaches tell me not to rush anything.”
While taking time off from running, Hickey has also taken a big part in the Bellarmine Pep Club., where she holds the title of president. From this spot she has assembled many great activities to further strengthen the student support of Bellarmine athletics.
Some of the activities she helped to organize can be seen in these links:
http://www.bellarmine.edu/athletics/news.asp?id=649
http://www.bellarmine.edu/athletics/news.asp?id=550
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