Returning track talent boosts loaded East Grand Forks girls soccer
Aug. 26—EAST GRAND FORKS — Kinsley Beland and Jorja Perkerewicz teamed up on the 4x400 relay at the Minnesota Class AA state track and field meet just a few months ago. This fall, they're bringing their speed to the soccer field. East Grand Forks returns most of its key contributors after making it to the Section 8A title game last season. The forward group includes multiple returning athletes ...
East Grand Forks' girls soccer team returns many key players after reaching the Section 8A title game last season. Freshman forward Kinsley Beland and junior forward Jorja Perkerewicz, both excelling in track and field, are among the returning athletes. Coach Jessica Bina praises their speed and versatility, noting that they create opportunities for their teammates.
Both Beland and Perkerewicz have strong track backgrounds, with Beland placing 11th in the long jump and 12th in the 400-meter preliminaries at the state meet. Their chemistry on the field is evident, with Beland describing their connection as "quite a bit." The team also boasts other multi-sport athletes, including hockey and basketball players.
Coach Bina emphasizes the importance of returning players, stating that East Grand Forks has a unique roster of mostly two-sport athletes. The team aims to return to the section championship after losing to St. Cloud Cathedral last year. East Grand Forks' season kicks off on Thursday at St. John's Prep, with a home opener against Hibbing/Chisholm the following day.
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