A fourth contending team has to be Hanover as they return four of their top seven led by Christine Aman (12, 20:40).  Look for the tradition rich Hanover Marauders to jump right back into the fray as they also return a strong core with Caroline Loescher (11, 21:39), Charlotte Tagupa (10, 21:48), and Alice Garner(12, 22:01) while adding incoming freshman Laura Eiler who was 13th at the 2018 D2 Middle School State Championships.

Although they lost all-everything Lauren Robinson to matriculation, the Milford Spartans return a 6 of their top 7 and should be looking for their 3rd consecutive trip to the Meet of Champions.  Looking at a top 10 finish will be Abby Halloran(10, 20:20).  She is supported by Leslie McGrath(11, 22:15), Lori DeMambro (12, 22:21), Jona Valazquez (10, 22:43), and Lexi Labour (10, 22:59).