Elite Mile Girl Athletes

Meet the Elite Mile Girls

Adalyn Raab

Adalyn brings a championship-level resume into the Elite Mile, highlighted by being named Holland Sentinel Runner of the Year this fall for cross country. She was also part of a D1 State Runner-Up finish in the 4x800 as a freshman, proving she’s already built for big moments.

Alexandra Scappaticci

Alexandra brings national-level experience into the Elite Mile, highlighted by winning the New Balance Nationals Middle School 2 Mile last summer. She’s also continued to grow as part of Northville’s historic cross country program, where her teammates push her to get better every single day.

Brooke Chapman

Brooke arrives as one of the most accomplished milers in the field, a 2x OHSAA Division 1 1600m State Champion (2024–2025). She’s also proven herself nationally with a runner-up finish in the 2K steeple at New Balance Nationals in 2025.

Daphne Weller

Daphne enters the Elite Mile with proven speed and big-race experience, highlighted by qualifying for Brooks XC Nationals and placing top 25 in San Diego this winter. She also ran 2:11 in the 800 meters last spring, showing she has the range and finishing power to compete when the pace gets going.

El McMahan

El is an all-around threat with proven strength across seasons, finishing 5th at the 2025 MHSAA D1 Cross Country Finals. She also earned All-State honors in the 1600m at the D1 Track Finals, showing she can compete when it matters most.

Eliana Neuer

Eliana comes into the Elite Mile as an All-State cross country athlete with a proven competitive edge. With experience representing Team Michigan and a future at Michigan State, she’s ready for another big stage.

Emilia Garces

Emilia has proven herself against elite competition, earning qualification to Brooks XC Nationals last fall. She also helped deliver a 5th-place finish in the DMR at New Balance Nationals Outdoor in 2025.

Emma Hoffman

Emma brings a confident edge into the Elite Mile, shaped by trusting her process through both highs and lows. Her steady improvement and strong mindset have kept her moving toward bigger goals ahead in the sport.

Hana Boggess

Hana’s story is built on toughness and momentum. After battling pertussis, she stormed back to break 5:00 in the mile and PR'ed across all events from the 400 to the 3200. She’s also a proven contributor on the biggest stage with a 4th-place finish in the state meet 4x800.

Katie Berkshire

Katie enters with a serious championship pedigree, earning Nike Indoor All-American honors in the 5000m (2025). She also placed 24th at NXN (2025) and clocked a 16:32 5K this past fall, making her one of the toughest distance athletes in the field.

Katelynn Egli

Katelynn’s rise has been powered by turning early setbacks into major breakthroughs. She became an All-State 800m athlete and credits her success to the runners around her that continue pushing her forward.

Kaylie Livingston

Kaylie brings the experience of a proven winner, competing as part of a program that captured three straight Cross Country Team State Championships. She’s sharpened her edge through strong training with her older brother and learning how to perform under pressure at the state meet.

Maddie Lindley

Maddie has already broken through key barriers, running sub-5:00 in the 1600m at the 2025 MHSAA D1 State Meet. She also qualified for the championship races in both the 1600 and 3200 at New Balance Nationals, showing she’s built for high-level racing.

Maggie Behler

Maggie brings championship pedigree into the Elite Mile, highlighted by helping Kohler win the Wisconsin Division 3 State Title in the 4x800 relay in 2025 as a sophomore. She followed that up by winning the Wisconsin D3 Individual Cross Country Championship in 2025 as a junior after runner-up finishes her freshman and sophomore seasons.

McKinley Jones

McKinley has been stacking wins and momentum since the beginning, starting with her first JV cross country victory back in 6th grade. She’s also helped elevate her team with a 2nd-place finish at the state meet, proving she thrives in under the bright lights.

Ruah Franzmann-Simmert

Ruah enters as one of the most decorated athletes in the group, an 11-time national medalist with a 17:38 5K. A Homeschool National Champion, she brings high-end experience and racing confidence into the Elite Mile.

Tessa Mascari

Tessa brings a steady, championship-minded approach into the Elite Mile, built on learning how to train smarter, stay healthy, and trust long-term development. She led TC West to a historic 7th-place finish at the State Cross Country Meet, earned All-State honors individually, and broke her school’s 5K record last season.

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