GREEN BAY, Wis. – Green Bay cross country is preparing for the upcoming 2023 season, and today, head coach Mike Kline announced the addition of seven incoming recruits to the 2023 roster. Kline, a 1987 graduate of UWGB and former Green Bay cross country runner, will enter his 36th season as the head coach of the Green Bay men's and women's cross country teams.
"We are extremely happy with our 2023 recruits for both men's and women's cross country teams," said Kline. "Looking at their talent in academics and cross country, they are very strong and solid. Their potential is even more exciting, which will take our teams to that next level. They have the opportunity to help the Phoenix Rise immediately. I can't wait for two a days to start!".
WOMEN
KASSIDY GREGORY | FRESHMAN | KOUTS, IND. | KOUTS HIGH SCHOOL
Gregory on why she chose Green Bay: "I've always loved Wisconsin. I loved the team, the campus, and the coaches. I felt very at home."
HALLIE PETERS | FRESHMAN | KAUKAUNA, WIS. | KAUKAUNA HIGH SCHOOL
Peters on why she chose Green Bay: "I love the environment, the people, and the opportunities. I also love the city and being close to home."
KATE SCHAEFFER | FRESHMAN | WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WIS. | LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
Schaeffer on why she chose Green Bay: "The atmosphere of my new team and coaches is great!".
JULIA THOMPSON | FRESHMAN | DODGEVILLE, WIS. | DODGEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Thompson on why she chose Green Bay: "I loved the campus and the team was amazing when I met them!".
MEN
MASON GATES | FRESHMAN | MANITOWOC, WIS. | MANITOWOC LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
Gates on why he chose Green Bay: "I chose Green Bay because of the culture and people."
NOAH JAHNKE | FRESHMAN | GREEN BAY, WIS. | WEST DE PERE HIGH SCHOOL
Jahnke on why he chose Green Bay: "The team and coaches are some of the most welcoming and fun people that I have ever met, and I would like to contribute to UWGB cross country's first conference victory."
CARSON MAISH | FRESHMAN | BEMIDJI, MINN. | BEMIDJI HIGH SCHOOL
Maish on why he chose Green Bay: "I loved the coaching staff and the campus. What most impressed me is the drive that everyone has to win."
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