Following her team's big win at the Berkeley Springs Invitational in West Virginia, Urbana High boys cross country coach Jackie Suarez is this week's guest on The Final Score podcast.
Suarez chats with host Greg Swatek about how far the Hawks' program has come over the last four years, from a team that couldn't qualify for states to one that is a top contender for the Class 4A team championship this fall.
She discusses what makes this such a close-knit group and why her runners are so anxious to take on an extremely challenging course, like the one in Berkeley Springs.
Suarez also talks about her upbringing in New York City, her own success as a heptathlete for Hood College and why she enjoys coaching so much.
Prior to that conversation, FNP sports writer Alexander Dacy joins Greg to talk about recent happenings on the Frederick County sports scene, including a complete review of Week 3 of the high school football season.