Bay City Central’s Cross Country Team has been growing stronger and stronger each year, and one the leading forces behind this is BCC sophomore Mercedes Lasecki. Lasecki is a four year runner and has been a powerful member for the Handy Middle School and Central team throughout her running career. Her great mindset of having a positive energy and knowing that she can reach success has led her to being the great athlete she is today.

     Lasecki’s advice for people getting into the sport is to push yourself to try new things with an open mind, and to just do it. “Anyone can do Cross Country, you don’t have to be good at running.” said Lasecki after her race in Mt. Pleasant. She hopes to see a lot more runners in the near future and hopefully earn herself a spot on the Cross Country record board in the Central High School gymnasium.

     Lasecki said that one of her biggest motivators has been her coach Russ Gorski, who pushes her each and every practice and at all her races. She also gives big props to her fellow teammates Ariella Cuellar and Gabby Hugo, who welcomed her into the high school team and helping to push her to reach her goals each and everyday.

     Lasecki knows she is destined for success and looks forward the rest of her season. She can’t wait to prove to herself and others that anyone can reach their goals if they really try their hardest and push themselves.

Pictured: Mercedes Lasecki at the 2018 Shepherd Invitational

Picture Credited: Jacob Manchester